Labour Ministry Unveils New Salary Rates for Workers After Ruto Directive

The new wage regulations are expected to directly affect thousands of households and employers across the country while boosting earnings for some of the lowest-paid workers...

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Domestic workers in Kenya will see a substantial pay increase following the Ministry of Labour's publication of new minimum wage regulations.

The minimum monthly salary for domestic workers in major cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret has been raised by 12% to Ksh18,047.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced the revised rates, based on President William Ruto's directive.
Employers failing to comply face penalties of up to a Ksh50,000 fine or a three-month jail term.