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Originally published by Kenyanstop
June 4, 2026
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Employees Miss Pay Rises in May Despite Rising Cost of Living - Report
The latest development comes a month after the government effected a general wage increase for all workers by 12 per cent and 15 per cent for agricultural sector employees...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan private sector workers saw minimal pay increases in May 2026, despite a recent government-mandated wage hike, as businesses grappled with declining activity and reduced spending.
- 99 per cent of surveyed firms reported no change in staff costs compared to April.
- The slowdown was driven by a sharp deterioration in business conditions, with the PMI falling to 46.6.
- This comes as private sector employers cut jobs for the first time in 16 months.
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