Cabinet Secretary for Labour Dr Alfred Mutua has announced the implementation of a minimum wage pay rise for Kenyan workers.
In a statement on Saturday, October 12 Mutua stated the government has implemented a six percent increase in the minimum wage salary effective November 1, 2024.
The CS said the increase will mark a significant step in the Country’s journey towards improving the livelihoods of Kenyan workers.
“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.”
CS Alfred Mutua Announces Pay Rise of Workers
Mutua stated that as the CS for Labour, it is his responsibility to implement this increase across different industries, as outlined in the recently amended wage orders.
“We have updated the Regulation of Wages for both the General and Agricultural sectors, which will directly benefit workers across the nation,” he added.
The CS said that this adjustment ensures that the wages reflect the current economic environment and provide a better standard of living.
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Salary Pay Rise in Different Sectors
| Occupation | Salary in Ksh Per Month | Salary in Ksh Per Day |
| Unskilled employee | 7997.329 | 335.861 |
| Stockman, herdsman | 9235.78 | 391.4 |
| House Servant or Cook | 9129.409 | 347.627 |
| Farm Foreman | 14427.13 | 609.659 |
| Farm Clerk | 14427.13 | 609.659 |
| Senior Foreman | 9339.66 | 397.129 |
| Farm artisan | 9558.656 | 406.404 |
| Tractor Driver | 10136.303 | 430.519 |
| Combine Harvester Driver | 11166.62 | 473.82 |
| Lorry Driver or car driver | 11718.67 | 496.716 |
Minimum Monthly Wages Per Counties
Those in former municipalities and town councils of Mavoko, Ruiru and Limuru will be paid a monthly salary of Ksh 14866,92 while those in other areas will get Ksh 8596.494.
| Occupation | Major Cities 9Mombasa, Nairobi, isumu, Nakuru &Eldoret)
(Monthly Salary in Ksh) |
Municipalities & town councils of Mavoko, Ruiru and Limuru
(Monthly Salary in Ksh) |
Other areas
(Monthly Salary in Ksh) |
| General laborer including cleaner. sweeper. gardener, children’s ayah. house servant, day watchman. messenger Miner, stone cutter, turnboy. waiter, cook, logger, line cutter | 16,113.75 | 14,866.92 | 8596.494 |
| Night Watchman | 17,976.54 | 16,665.96 | 10253.06 |
| Machine attendant, sawmill sawyer, machine assistant, mass production machinist, shoe cutter, bakery worker, bakery assistant, tailors assistant | 18,263.27 | 16,995.14 | 13,774.97 |
| Machinist (made to measure) shoe upper preparer. chaplis maker. vehicle service worker (petrol and service stations), bakery plant hand. laundry operator, | 20,848.4 | 19,503.68 | 15,945.69 |
| miner, stone cutter, tumboy, waiter, cook, logger, line cutter | 17,402.97 | 15,220.38 | 9932.518 |
| Printing machine operator, bakery machine operator, plywood machine operator, sawmill dresser, shop assistant, machine tool operator, dough maker, table hand baker or confectioner, copy typist, driver (cars and light vans) | 21748.87 | 20,073.06 | 16,591.44 |
| Pattern designer (draughtsman), garment and dress cutter. single hand oven man, charge- hand baker, general clerk, telephone operator, receptionist, storekeeper | 24,818.31 | 22,689.83 | 19,346.59 |
| Tailor, driver (medium sized vehicle) | 27,352.4 | 25,139.17 | 22,415.82 |
| Dyer, crawler tractor driver, salesman | 30,196.64 | 28,174.38 | 25,428.02 |
| Saw doctor, caretaker | 33,416.82 | 31,203.54 | 29,068.7 |
| Cashier, driver (heavy commercial), salesman driver, Artisan Grade I | 36,260.92 | 34,217.6 | 32,082.91 |
| Ungraded Artisan | 21,748.92 | 20,073.06 | 16,591.76 |
| Artisan Grade II | 27,352.45 | 25,139.17 | 22,373.42 |
| Artisan Grade III | 29,542.36 | 28,175.38 | 25,428.02 |
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