The Government of Kenya, through the ministry of Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, has announced a 6 Percent Minimum Wage Increase.
Following the Signing Of the Gazette Notice at State House, Nairobi on Saturday, October 12, the New Pay hike take effect on November 1st 2024.
Labour Cs Alfred Mutua, announcing the Signing of the new pay hike, emphasized the government is committed to ensuring Kenyan employees are compensated fairly.
" Under the leadership of President Dr. William Ruto, we have implemented a 6% increase in the minimum wage across various sectors, effective from November 1st, 2024. The signing of the gazette notice, which was witnessed by President Ruto at State House Nairobi, is a testament to our commitment to ensuring fair compensation for all Kenyan workers.” Mutua Stated.
The minimum salary payment for house helps, Care takers, cooks and others is now set at Ksh 9,129 per month while those of unskilled workers is set at Ksh 7,997 monthly.
General laborer including cleaner, sweeper. gardener, children’s, house servant, day watchman in the Cities (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret) will receive a salary of Ksh 16113. 75.
Occupation Salary in Ksh Per Month
Unskilled employee 7997.329
Stockman, herdsman 9235.78
House Servant or Cook 9129.409
Farm Foreman 14427.13
Farm Clerk 14427.13
Farm artisan 9558.656
Tractor Driver 10136.303
Combine Harvester Driver 11166.62
Lorry Driver or car driver 11718.67
Earlier Last month, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Alfred Mutua reassured workers that the proposed 6% minimum wage increase would be implemented before the end of the year.
Addressing concerns about the timelines for implementation, CS Mutua announced that workers could start seeing the increase reflected in their pay slips from as early as the beginning of October.
Dr. Mutua made the remarks following discussions with key stakeholders, including the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), represented by President Gilda Odera and Executive Director Jackline Mugo on September 3, 2024.
During the talks, Mutua committed to fast-tracking the gazettement of several crucial councils necessary for the wage increment’s implementation.
These bodies include the Wages Council, Seafarers Council, Agricultural Workers Council, and Private Security Guards Council.
CS Mutua Emphasized the government’s commitment to economic growth and called on employers to adhere to best practices and ensure fairness for employees, highlighting the importance of occupational health.
