Does increase in minimum wage affect productivity? Every Labour Day celebrations Kenyans are treated to political and economic power plays between employers, the government and trade unions over the country’s minimum wage. Kenya’s minimum wage policy was introduced before independence with the objection of reducing poverty and promoting the living standards of workers. Implementation of the minimum wage consistent with a desired pay to earn a decent living would help reduce inequalities in this sector. Besides, it is important that the country establishes the basic living earning/wage to inform minimum wage setting.

Source: Standard Digital December 05, 2019 11:37 UTC