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African trade unions demand greater worker role in AfCFTA implementation

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African trade unions demand greater worker role in AfCFTA implementation

The call was made in Nairobi on Wednesday by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), alongside trade union representatives from Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda, Chad, South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia and Sierra Leone.

By David Abonyo 23 Sep 2026

Trade Unions Registrar registers Thomas Mboya as Acting KUDHEIHA General Secretary

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Trade Unions Registrar registers Thomas Mboya as Acting KUDHEIHA General Secretary

During his tenure at the branch level, Mboya played a role in expanding the union’s membership, organisational structures and influence, according to the statement.

By Bradley Bosire 11 Sep 2026

Court stops planned aviation workers’ strike, flights to continue

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Court stops planned aviation workers’ strike, flights to continue

The court scheduled the Jambojet case for hearing on July 29, 2026, while the Kenya Airways case will be heard on September 29, 2026. KAWU was also directed to file its responses before the hearing dates.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 25 Jul 2026

Civil servants reject SRC salary review, issue 14-day ultimatum

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Civil servants reject SRC salary review, issue 14-day ultimatum

The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) has now given SRC and the Public Service Commission (PSC) 14 days to withdraw the July 17 remuneration circular and return to the negotiating table, warning that it will move to court and call a nationwide strike if the demand is ignored.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Jul 2026

COTU fires back at Gachagua over union leadership criticism

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COTU fires back at Gachagua over union leadership criticism

COTU (K) maintained that it would not be dragged into what it called attempts to sow division within the labour movement, adding that workers in Kenya would not accept sustained attacks on their representative institutions.

By David Abonyo 6 May 2026

COTU’s Francis Atwoli urges Kenyan workers to join trade unions after re-election

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COTU’s Francis Atwoli urges Kenyan workers to join trade unions after re-election

In a statement on Sunday following his re-election during the union’s 15th Quinquennial Delegates Conference held at Tom Mboya Labour College, Atwoli said union membership is key to ensuring fairness and dignity in the workplace

By David Abonyo 15 Mar 2026