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EDITORIAL Why Labour Day rings hollow

Wages have stagnated while the cost of living continues to rise sharply

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by STAR EDITOR

Leader04 May 2025 - 13:00
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Labour Day is meant to honour the dignity of work and the resilience of those who keep this country moving. But for many Kenyan workers, celebration on May 1 felt out of place.

Wages have stagnated while the cost of living continues to rise sharply. Payslips are shrinking under the weight of new taxes. Job cuts in both the public and private sectors have left thousands uncertain about their future.

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