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Many workers grappling with job losses, high cost of living and low wages

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A protestor with a empty sufuria shouts during Azimio rally due to high cost of living at Mukuru kwa Njenga in Nairobi on March 30,2023. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Minimum wage increase has over the years been the highlight of many Labour Day celebrations.

This is at least true for the workers, who will always cheer or jeer depending on the pronouncement by the president or the Labour Cabinet Secretary when delivering keynote speeches every May 1.

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