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May 2, 2026
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Atwoli clarifies 12pc wage hike applies to all workers

Atwoli clarifies 12pc wage hike applies to all workers

Atwoli said there had been widespread misunderstanding among sections of the public and employer groups regarding the scope of the increment. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has clarified that the recently announced 12 percent wage increase is a broad-based salary adjustment for all workers, not just a revision of the statutory minimum wage. This clarification follows President William Ruto's Labour Day announcement of the increase.

  • The 12 percent wage increase applies to all workers across salary brackets, including professionals.
  • Francis Atwoli, Secretary General of COTU, emphasized the distinction between a general wage increase and a minimum wage adjustment.
  • Separately, a 15 percent increase has been implemented for minimum wage earners.

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