Power of #data:
I heard today in a talk that the average #salary in #Kenya should be EUR 300 - 500 ... knowing Kenya well, i could not recognize that.
The explanation? "Average salary" is measured among those with jobs in the formal sector - which is ... 17% of those in workforce.
The reality for the vast majority is way lower.

Some data:

https://wage.is/kenya/

#low_salary

Average Salary & Minimum Wage in Kenya (Feb 2026) | wage.is

The average salary in Kenya is KSh50,000/mo ($325.73) as of February 2026. Min wage: KSh87.60/hr. Compare wages, explore history, and see how Kenya ranks globally.

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"This video is about why liberals struggle to connect with the working class and how we can collectively do better :)"—Alice Cappelle

NYT’s Recipe for Losing the Working Class >

https://youtu.be/L6_6duR0n9s?si=wHpPD6JGNdajMiwA

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NYT’s Recipe for Losing the Working Class

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