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Atwoli: Workers need more pay to cushion against economic shocks

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli. [File, Standard]

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions is urging President William Ruto to increase employee wage bills to help shield them from the high cost of living.

In their proposal submitted to the Dialogue Committee, Cotu highlights the escalating prices of essential goods such as housing, food, healthcare, and education, which have placed a heavy burden on families.

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