Written by West FM
2012-07-13 17:45:00
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The Regulation of Wages (Agricultural Industry) Amendment) Order 2012 made by the Minister for Labour sets the legal basic minimum consolidated wages for workers working in the Agricultural Industry. Those basic wages are payable effective 1st May, 2012.
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Occupation
Kshs. Cts
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Per month
Kshs. Cts
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Per day
Kshs. Cts
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Unskilled employee
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4,258 20
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178 80
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Stockman, herdsman, watchman
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4,917 60
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208 30
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Skilled and semi-skilled employees
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Per month
Kshs. Cts
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Per day
Kshs. Cts
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House servant or cook
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4,861 00
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185 10
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Farm foreman
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7,681 75
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324 60
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Farm clerk
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7,681 75
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324 60
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Senior foreman
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4,973 00
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211 50
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Farm artisan
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5,089 50
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216 40
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Tractor driver
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5,397 10
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229 25
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Combined harvester driver
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5,945 70
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252 30
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Lorry driver or car driver
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6,239 70
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264 50
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The majority of the people in Western Province and North Rift are employed in the Agricultural Industry and those who employ them are required by law to pay the minimum stipulated wages. The law does not prohibit an employer paying higher than the basic minimum depending on the diligence and performance of the worker. The law prohibits an employer from paying less than the prescribed minimum.
The Constitution of Kenya at Article 41 stipulates that every person has the right to fair labour practices and remuneration and to reasonable working conditions.
West fm trusts that all employers in Western Province, in the Agricultural Industry will adhere to the basic minimum wages stipulated in the 2012 regulations made by the Minister of Labour.
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