President William Ruto has directed private security companies across the country to ensure all guards are paid the Ksh30,000 government-approved minimum wage.

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Speaking at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, August 6, Ruto also directed the firms to ensure that mandatory statutory deductions, including contributions to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), are fully remitted.

The President said some companies have ignored his directive issued on Labour Day to increase the minimum wage by 15 per cent, while others continue paying workers as little as Ksh6,000 per month.

Ruto termed the practice illegal and inhumane, insisting that no employer should pay workers below the government-approved minimum wage.

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“On May 1 this year I issued a directive on minimum wage to be increased by 15 per cent, but I have been told that many companies have refused to increase minimum wage by 15 per cent. Today I am warning them,” Ruto said.

“Others are even paying as little as Ksh6000 and Ksh7000. The law of Kenya says that it is inhumane for a person to pay below the minimum wage," he added.

Ruto directed the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Labour, the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) and other government agencies to work together to ensure all private security companies comply with labour laws.

He said every security company must operate within the law and guarantee workers receive at least the minimum wage, adding that the requirement is non-negotiable.

“So our good friends in the private security space, the regulator is here, the Ministry of Interior and Labour are here. We must work together to ensure all security companies operate within the parameters of the law,” he stated.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke