LABOUR DAY CELEBRATIONS
Labour Day 2023, though not a 100% success, as a union we got a plus whereby the President of Kenya, H.E Dr. William Ruto committed to have both C189 and C190 concluded and ratified. C189, Domestic Workers Convention, will help in recognizing the significant contribution of domestic workers to the global economy, which includes…
MINIMUM WAGE
Kenya’s minimum wage and wage differentials are important issues in the country’s labor market. Kenya has a formal minimum wage system that includes the government in consultation with the National Wage Council. The National Wage Council is a body established under the Labour Relations Act that provides advice to the government on minimum wage and…
TAX RELIEF ON NSSF DEDUCTIONS
Kudheiha has called upon the government to consider giving tax relief to those who will be paying retirement savings under National Social Security Fund (NSSF) just like it happens with Pay As You Earn (PAYE). Currently, personal relief on PAYE remains at Sh.2,400 per month and Sh 28,800 per year. Kudheiha’s Secretary General, Brother Albert…
Brother Njeru reflects on his journey
He sees himself as a leader, not a boss. A team leader to be precise. He likes participating actively in initiatives, imparting knowledge and eating, breathing, walking and sleeping worker rights. In his free time, mentoring, engaging in economic forums and primary and secondary schools bring him great joy. Brother Albert Njeru, the Kudheiha General…
Brother Njeru happy with Minimum wage increase
KUDHEIHA General Secretary Brother Albert Njeru is excited that workers got the minimum wage increase during Labor Day celebration, stating that it was one of his happiest days to be alive. In his speech to mark the 2022 Labor Day, President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered a 12 percent rise on minimum monthly, offering a relief to…