Cotu rejects new wages published by Labour CS

Cotu has dismissed the recent gazette notice on wage increments, saying it does not reflect the 12 per cent increase as directed by President William Ruto...

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The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has rejected a recent gazette notice concerning wage increments, arguing it misrepresents President William Ruto's directive for a 12 per cent general wage increase.

Cotu claims the notice published by Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua only addresses the minimum wage, not the general increase announced by the President.
Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli stated that a general wage increase aims to benefit all workers against rising costs, unlike a minimum wage increase which targets only the lowest earners.
Atwoli is urging the CS for Labour to quickly publish the 12 per cent general wage increase as originally announced during the May 1, 2024, Labour Day celebrations.

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