November 19th 2021By Norah Okong’o.The Cabinet Secretary for Labour, Simon Chelugui has called on employers topromote decent work to help fight corruption in work place.Mr Chelugui explained that, decent work that involves decent wage andrecommended framework for daily and weekly work time, rest periods and annualholidays motivate workers and help fight corruption.Embracing decent work, he noted, was important for the economy because theframework ensures that individual workers have disposable income which theycould spend in the local economy. He explained that, spending by employees helpcreate employment opportunities and growth of local enterprises.Speaking while launching the 3rd Generation Decent Work Country Programme ata Nairobi hotel, Mr chelugui said, decent work agenda also helps stabilizeemployment in the labour market and mitigate unforeseen circumstances such theCOVID-19 pandemic. “We should be able to learn on how to implement decentwork agenda in the face of any pandemic so that we can be better prepared infuture pandemics’, said Mr Chelugui..The Cabinet Secretary said, decent work ethics demands that employers shouldfollow due process before terminating services of employees. He urged leaders inthe labour sector to promote inclusive economic growth and better employmentopportunities to ensure economic security for citizens and environmentalprotection.The Cabinet Secretary said there is an estimate of 18 million workers in thecountry. He noted that, 15 million work in the informal sector while 3 million arein the formal sector. He said there is need to have more workers in the informalsector transition to the formal sector.To ensure sustainable economic development and employee wellbeing, Mr.Chelugui pointed out that, the economic growth should generate decent work thatdeliver fair income, workplace security and social protection.Mr. Chelugui pledged support of the Ministry, saying the government will workclosely with the social partners to protect and promote the rights and welfare ofworkers, employers and their investments to create wealth and job opportunities.