President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks during the Labour Day celebration at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on May 1, 2013. Photo/BILLY MUTAI
By RACHEL OMBAKA
Posted Wednesday, May 1 2013 at 17:45
Posted Wednesday, May 1 2013 at 17:45
President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered minimum wage for workers to be increased by 14 per cent with immediate effect.
He reiterated that his government would work towards reducing the cost of basic commodities and promote Small and Medium Enterprises.
Speaking during the Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Park on Wednesday, the President also urged Kenyans in the diaspora to continue investing in local banks to boost the economy.
He noted that industrial protests have recently been on the rise but assured workers that the government would protect their rights.
Deputy President William Ruto also said factors affecting workers such as healthcare and housing are a priority for the two leaders.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on May 1, 2013. Photo/PPS
Earlier, Francis Atwoli, chairman of the Central Organisation of Trade Union said he was against the move by the Salaries Commission to downgrade MP's salaries.
Francis Atwoli, chairman of the Central Organisation of Trade Union speaks during the Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2013. Photo/Courtesy/NTVKenya
He said this would set a precedent for employers to do the same to their workers.
His stand on the MPs salaries has been controversial with lobby groups criticising him for defending the MPs’ demands for a pay rise and calling for the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to be disbanded. (READ: Lobby group hits at Atwoli for defending MPs payrise)
In a tweet posted on his profile on Tuesday, Mr Mwangi said he would on Wednesday express his displeasure with the push by MPs to increase their salaries.
"If MPs have a problem with their working terms let them resign and we can vote afresh. No to parliamentary dictatorship," he wrote.
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