FKE to Government: Scrap Labour minimum wage increase

Federation of Kenya Employees (FKE) Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo (right) with Labour Commissioner, ministry of East Africa Community Dr. Sammy Nyabari while addressing the press during 37th annual general meeting in Kisumu on April 4 2017. PIC BY COLLINS ODUOR

The lowest paid employee could once again miss a salary increase this year after employers started lobbying the government to scrap the minimum wage ahead of Labour Day celebrations.

 Last year, the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) successfully petitioned the government not to increase the minimum wage, citing tough economic times.