Close to one million private security guards may go on strike if the government fails to fulfill its promise of raising the minimum wage to Ksh 30,000.
The Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU) on Saturday accused the government of reluctance in honouring their demand.
According to the union's Secretary General, Isaac Andabwa, the government's continued failure to heed the agreement could force the security officers to down their tools.
Consequently, the union issued a 21-day strike notice, urging the government to implement the Ksh 30,000 wage deal.
“We need Ksh30,000 for all private security officers regardless of the company so that we have a fair field," decried one of the union members.
"If the government does not honour payslips, we will go on strike, and believe me, within 21 days, there will be an action."
The Union cited frustrations in addressing its members' grievances as they called for secure and stable employment of private security guards.
They went ahead to urge for meaningful dialogue between stakeholders to ensure things are resolved amidst the looming demonstrations.
The threats for demonstrations come barely a month after Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) Chief Executive Officer Fazul Mahamed directed private security companies to raise the minimum wage for their employees.
According to Fazul, companies that will contravene the orders will have their names published and stern action taken against them.
“We will not recognize any CBA below Ksh30,000. Next week, I will be publishing the names of companies that have not committed to implementing the CBA,” stated Fazul.
"Change is imperative. We cannot continue with business as usual. Commitments must be honored," declared Governor Sakaja, stressing the mandatory nature of minimum wage laws," he added.
