The Government has assured workers that an increment in the minimum wage is on the way despite doubts owing to statements from some stakeholders. Last week President Uhuru Kenyatta asked the private sector to increase salaries of workers. The Government, the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) and the Salaries and Remunerations Commissions (SRC) are in discussions about an increment in the minimum wage for public sector workers. State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu, who addressed the press at the Kisumu State Lodge on Monday said workers should have no doubt about the expected minimum wage increment. “Government has not increased the minimum wage in two years, and the President favours an increase this year.

Source: The Star April 17, 2017 11:03 UTC