This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
Every year, over 300,000 graduates enter the Kenyan job market, leading to a surge in unemployment. Unfortunately, some employers take advantage of this situation by paying their employees minimal salaries and expecting them to work long hours.
According to Victor Matara, 'currently, very few workers feel confident enough to make demands of their employers. With the Kenyan economy enduring the worst downturn in decades, lots of workers in Kenya are happy to have a job, any job.'
Published on August 1, 2017, by Biznakenya, the article highlights the worst-paying jobs in Kenya. The list includes state-run media organizations, dairies, and insurance firms.
1. KBC ¶
Despite being a state-run media organization, KBC pays its employees poorly. Workers at the station earn between KShs 8,000 (approx. US$96.50) and KShs 30,000 (approx. US$361.88) per month, despite being highly educated.
2. Brookside Dairy Ltd/Fresher/Daima ¶
Brookside Dairy Ltd, a leading milk dairy in Kenya, pays its employees a starting salary of Ksh15, 000. Despite making billions every year, the company cannot afford to pay its employees good salaries.
3. K24 ¶
K24 is ranked the second worst media house to work for in Kenya after KBC. Junior journalists and reporters are paid as low as Ksh25,000, while top journalists earn up to Ksh500, 000.
4. Kenindia /Madison/ Amaco Insurance firms ¶
The average salary in these insurance companies is Ksh 25,000. Senior managers are paid as high as Ksh 600,000 per month, while the staff under them struggles to make ends meet.
