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May 5, 2026
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COTU Hits Back at Employers Over 12% General Wage Increase

COTU Hits Back at Employers Over 12% General Wage Increase

Atwoli's statements follow FKE's opposition to the 12 per cent general wage increase, stating that it will only adjust minimum wages by 12 per cent despite Ruto's orders...

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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has rejected the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) stance on President William Ruto’s announced 12% general wage increase, calling it misleading.

  • The proposed wage increase is 12% for general wages and 15% for agricultural wages.
  • Key figures involved are COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli and FKE CEO Jacqueline Mugo.
  • FKE claims the 12% increase will only apply to minimum wages, contrary to President Ruto’s announcement on May 1.

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