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Kenya: Employers warn against labour day minimum wage increase

Kenyan employers have warned against another Labour Day minimum wage increase, arguing that such a move will hurt an economy that is just beginning to recover from last year's battering.

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) said the industry is yet to pick pace following last year's setbacks, including high inflation rates, drought and prolonged electioneering.

KAM chief executive Phyllis Wakiaga said a pronouncement to increase the minimum wage during Tuesday's Labour Day celebrations would be a big blow to the industry, with possible negative impacts on the livelihoods of workers.

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