Consignments of fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers are airfreighted daily to various destinations around the world. Kenya's industrial sector has grown substantially over the years with its contribution to the GDP rising from about eight per cent in 1960 to nearly 14 per cent in 1994. The value of industrial output at current prices grew by 34 per cent in 1992. The sector recorded a 3.7 per cent increase in 1995 compared to 2.1 per cent in 1994. Lower growth rates were recorded in almost all major sectors in 1999 when compared to 1998.
Minimum wages vary according to the type of job and locality.
Overtime is paid at one and half times the normal hourly rate and at double the hourly rate on Sundays and public holidays to certain cadre of employees. A number of trade unions have been registered under the Trade Unions Act. They are organised by industry rather than craft. Union membership is voluntary. There is a well-established Industrial Court for settling labour disputes.