The silence of the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) during this year's Labour Day celebrations spoke volumes, particularly after the event, attended by high-ranking dignitaries including President William Ruto concluded without any remarks from the employers' body.
FKE, representing over 1,400 employers nationwide, has been locked in a prolonged standoff with the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu).
The rift deepened after Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli accused employers, under the FKE umbrella of dragging their feet whenever the government announces a minimum wage increase.
Atwoli cited the six per cent wage increase announced by President Ruto during the 2024 Labour Day celebrations, noting that many employers had yet to implement it. "Mr President, you need to talk to FKE.
