Ruto Issues Orders to All Security Firms After Uproar Over Salaries
In his speech, Ruto directed the Ministry of Interior and the Labour Ministry to enforce the implementation of the minimum wage for all security guards...
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President William Ruto has ordered private security firms nationwide to comply with the government-approved minimum wage and remit statutory deductions.
- All private security guards must be paid the minimum wage of Ksh30,000.
- The directive was issued by President William Ruto during a meeting with guards at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, August 6.
- Firms are also mandated to fully remit mandatory deductions for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA).
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Ruto Issues Orders to All Security Firms After Uproar Over Salaries - August 2026
President William Ruto has ordered private security firms nationwide to comply with the government-approved minimum wage and remit statutory deductions. This follows his earlier order to all government agencies to stop using the terms 'watchmen' and 'guards' for private security officers, deeming them disrespectful and colonial. The orders apply to all government institutions and public offices. Private security guards in Kenya have been demanding improved wages, better working conditions, and professional recognition, appealing directly to President Ruto for support. Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi separately hailed security guards' role in protecting democracy and the economy.
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