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Why Labour Day no longer excites workers as it used to

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President William Ruto and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli during Labour Day celebrations, May 1, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Kenyan workers celebrated Labour Day last week with a number of expectations amid the high cost of living, inflation, floods, doctors and clinical officers' strike, and a fake fertilisers scandal.

This day is set aside for workers and their leaders to reflect on their work, work environment and to place demands to employers and government that would help them meet their expectations.

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