Kakuzi Workers to Receive 15% Wage Increase Under New CBA
More than 3,500 unionisable employees at Kakuzi Plc will benefit from a 15% general wage increase starting January 2026. This follows the signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU) covering the 2026/27 period. The deal aims to improve workers’ earnings and conditions at the listed agribusiness company.
Key points
- Kakuzi Plc employees to get 15% wage increase from January 2026
- New CBA signed between Kakuzi and Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union
- Over 3,500 employees covered in the 2026/27 agreement
- Unionisable workers to benefit from improved pay under the new terms
Why it matters
The agreement signals progress in labour relations within Kenya’s agricultural sector, enhancing worker welfare at one of the country’s largest agribusiness companies. This wage increase could also set a precedent for pay negotiations in similar firms, supporting fairer employee compensation as the economy evolves.
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