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August 18, 2026
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Unionisable Kakuzi Plc employees set to receive a 15% wage increase as union negotiations successfully close

Unionisable Kakuzi Plc employees set to receive a 15% wage increase as union negotiations successfully close

The wage increment, covering the 2026/27 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) period, will see more than 3,500 Kakuzi unionisable employees receive an 8% increase for the 2026 financial year and 7% for the 2027 financial year...

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Kakuzi Plc employees are set to receive a significant wage increase following successful negotiations with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU). This agreement marks a positive conclusion to the union's bargaining efforts for the upcoming period.

  • A 15% general wage increase for over 3,500 unionisable employees.
  • Negotiations involved Kakuzi Plc management and KPAWU officials, including Dr. Francis Atwoli.
  • The wage hike will be implemented in two phases: 8% for the 2026 financial year and 7% for the 2027 financial year, with arrears to be paid in September 2026.

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