Disappointment as government fails to announce wages’ hike

It was a disappointing day for workers in the country after the president failed to announce an increase to the minimum wage contrary to their expectations. The government with the Federation of Kenya employers argued that it was not ideal to declare an increment given the tough economic times. However, with many of those who attended the celebrations lamenting the high cost of living, President William Ruto outlined measures that his administration will employ to bring down the cost of living