Veteran trade unionist Francis Atwoli has been re-elected Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), extending his leadership for another five-year term following the 15th Quinquennial Delegates Conference held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. The announcement was met with celebration, as Atwoli dressed in his…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has defended its elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College, asserting that the process met constitutional thresholds and saw “overwhelming participation” from affiliated unions. In a statement dated March 18, 2026, Secretary General Francis Atwoli dismissed a petition…
A petition has been filed before the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya challenging the conduct and outcome of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) elections held on March 14, 2026, at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. The case, filed by Fazul Mahamed alongside the Institute…
Francis Atwoli has been re-elected Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) for another five-year term, extending his leadership of the country’s largest workers’ umbrella body. The decision was made during a delegates’ meeting held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, where Atwoli secured his…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has strongly rebuked the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), warning the union against attempts to silence employers from commenting on matters relating to workers’ social security. The dispute escalated on February 3, 2026, when COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli accused…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has sharply criticized the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE), warning the body to stop “meddling” in matters relating to workers’ social security. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli accused the employers’ federation of spreading…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called on police officers across Kenya to maintain firmness and discipline in their work, warning against being overly friendly with the public. Speaking during a public address on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Atwoli emphasized that strict policing is key…