May 1st celebrations by Global Network Kenya

Global Network member in Kenya (COTU) will be having labour day celebrations in different towns with the main one being held in Nairobi at Uhuru Park. The theme for this year is "Workers' full participation in change process and implementation of the new constitution in Kenya". Due to hard Economic times and living standards COTU has made a proposal to the government to raise the minimum wage by 60% and a salary increment by 10%. It is expected that on May 1^st, the government may announce a minimum wage increase.