Inflation fuels push for pay rise

Federation of Kenyan Employers Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The push for higher salaries is the latest driver of operational costs for Kenyan firms in a high inflationary environment which has shrunk staff pay, prompting them to seek a raise.

Several companies have reported a growing queue of workers asking for higher salaries amid the fastest climb in inflation in five years.

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