State plans wage council for seamen, says Karigithu

State Department of Maritime and Shipping Affairs Principal Secretary Nancy Karigithu at a past event. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The government will establish a wage standard council and regulations for Kenyan seafarers to improve their working conditions.

Shipping and Maritime Affairs secretary Nancy Karigithu on Tuesday said the department was working with the Ministry of Labour to prepare regulations on minimum wages for seafarers.

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