Audio By Vocalize (L) President William Ruto and COTU boss Francis Atwoli during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. [PCS] The announcement of a 12 per cent increase in the minimum wage by President William Ruto on Labour Day has left many workers, particularly those in the private security sector, questioning the true value of this gesture. While the increase may seem like a step in the right direction, it is, in reality, nothing more than a hollow promise for many security officers who remain trapped in a cycle of exploitation and neglect. The crux of the issue…
Author: By Joash Soita
Audio By Vocalize (L) President William Ruto and COTU boss Francis Atwoli during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County. [PCS] The announcement of a 12 per cent increase in the minimum wage by President William Ruto on Labour Day has left many workers, particularly those in the private security sector, questioning the true value of this gesture. While the increase may seem like a step in the right direction, it is, in reality, nothing more than a hollow promise for many security officers who remain trapped in a cycle of exploitation and neglect. The crux of the issue…