Atwoli Negotiates 16% Wage Elevate for Agriculture Sector Staff

Over 3,350 unionisable employees underneath Kakuzi PLC on Wednesday, April 10, obtained a 16 per cent wage improve. 

This adopted the signing of a Collective Bargaining Settlement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Staff Union (KPAWU).

Central Group of Commerce Unions (COTU-Ok) Secretary Common Francis Atwoli signed the CBA settlement on behalf of KPAWU. 

“I want to thank the administration of Kakuzi PLC for the short response to my proposal to barter a CBA that can cushion employees from the excessive value of residing,” Atwoli said following the pay rise.

The employees will benefit from the elevated salaries over a interval of two years beginning January 2024. 

Kakuzi PLC by means of its Managing Director Chris Flowers famous that the corporate prioritised human capital welfare therefore the pay rise.

“Kakuzi PLC appreciates the help that Atwoli and the KPAWU Management prolonged to finish the CBA negotiations efficiently,” the corporate spoke of the COTU boss.

“As a accountable firm, our staff’ welfare is paramount, and this signing affirms our dedication to proceed offering a protected office whereas sustaining good relationships between the corporate, staff and the Union.”

Atwoli talking in the course of the occasion which was held in Nakuru famous that this was the primary of many negotiations with varied firms to extend salaries and enhance employees’ welfare. 

The COTU Secretary Common urged different native firms in Kenya to think about the plight of employees who’re members of labour unions. 

Atwoli remarked that this an opportune time for employees to obtain a pay rise contemplating the prevailing robust financial circumstances. 

“I’ll embrace company commitments to clear CBA negotiations in time because the Union continues to pursue a win-win technique cognizant of the nationwide and international financial challenges,” he added.