Veteran radio presenter and media personality Maina Kageni has sparked discussion online after revealing that he pays his house manager KSh50,000 per month.
Speaking during his morning show on Classic 105 FM, Maina made the disclosure while discussing domestic workers’ salaries and employment conditions.
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His remarks come at a time when conversations around household workers’ pay have gained renewed attention following the government’s decision to increase the minimum wage for house helps in major urban areas.
Salary Disclosure Draws Attention
During the broadcast, Maina openly shared the amount he pays the person who manages his household.
“I pay my house manager KSh50,000 a month,” Maina said during the morning show.
The statement quickly attracted attention on social media, with many listeners comparing the figure to the newly announced minimum wage for domestic workers.
While some viewed the amount as generous, others used the discussion to highlight the varying pay levels within the domestic work sector.
New Minimum Wage Takes Effect
The debate follows the government’s recent adjustment of minimum wages across different sectors.
Under the revised rates, house helps working in major cities are now entitled to a minimum monthly salary of approximately KSh18,047 after a 12 per cent increase.
The adjustment is part of broader efforts to improve workers’ earnings amid the rising cost of living.
Maina’s disclosed salary is significantly higher than the new minimum wage, placing it at nearly three times the legally required minimum amount for domestic workers in urban centres.
Conversations on the Value of Domestic Work
The radio presenter’s comments have prompted wider conversations about the role domestic workers play in Kenyan households.
Many online users noted that domestic workers often handle a range of responsibilities, including childcare, cleaning, cooking and household management.
Others pointed to the growing recognition of domestic work as a profession that requires trust, commitment and long working hours.
“I pay my house manager KSh50,000 a month,” Maina reiterated during the discussion.
The comment became one of the most talked-about moments from the morning programme, with listeners debating what constitutes fair compensation for household employees.
Public Reactions Continue
As reactions continue online, Maina’s remarks have added momentum to an ongoing national conversation about wages, living costs and labour rights.
“I pay my house manager KSh50,000 a month.”
