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Atwoli: Sifuna not ready for 2027 presidency
Atwoli, speaking on Citizen TV on Sunday night, cited the tedious nature of the campaigns required to marshal support for such a position,
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Cotu rejects reported NYS deployment to Airports, backs aviation workers
The labour federation has declared its full support for the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), which has accused aviation agencies of pushing ahead with employment changes that threaten workers' rights and jo...
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Atwoli calls for aggressive foreign investment in manufacturing and Lake Victoria tourism
Speaking during the presentation of New National Vision report at State House, Nairobi, Atwoli argued that Kenya's greatest challenge is not a lack of potential but the failure to plan and fully exploit availab...
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Labour Ministry finalises new wage orders following Ruto’s Labour Day pledge
The Labour Cabinet Secretary explained that the revised wage structures will create new minimum wage rates across different sectors while also guiding employers in the private sector as they review salaries und...
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FKE, COTU clash over Ruto’s 12 percent wage directive
FKE argued that the legal framework in Kenya only allows the government to adjust statutory minimum wages through established structures, not to dictate across-the-board salary increments for all employees.
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Atwoli renews push for Ruto to fast-track labour treaties
Atwoli reminded the President that a commitment had been made during the 2025 Labour Day celebrations to push the ratification process forward, but said little progress has been achieved so far.
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Atwoli warns early campaigns risk destabilising country
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli warned against early political campaigns during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, urging IEBC to stop early rallies and urging politicians to wait for the official...
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Ruto joins thousands of workers at Vihiga Labour Day celebrations
The early arrivals created a structured and lively scene, with teams moving in coordinated formations that reflected their workplaces and industries. Distinct uniforms marked different sectors, with hospital...
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Atwoli calls for immediate ban on political rallies over security concerns
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) boss said the continued political gatherings pose a growing security risk and undermine established electoral guidelines.
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COTU dismisses election petitions, accuses media of misreporting
In a statement, the workers’ umbrella body expressed concern over reports alleging that seven petitions had been filed challenging its March 14, 2026 elections held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu.
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Atwoli retains leadership as COTU Secretary-General
Atwoli was re-elected during a delegates meeting held at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, on Saturday, March 14.
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COTU condemns FKE over “misleading” claims on NSSF contributions
In a statement, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said FKE’s commentary on statutory contributions was deeply irresponsible and contradicted the law, which mandates full implementation of the NSSF Act, 2013...