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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.
President William Ruto pointed to major projects such as the Rironi-Malaba corridor, the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway and the Affordable Housing Programme, saying they are helping drive jobs, improve movement and strengthen economic activity.
Speaking during national Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President William Ruto announced a 12% general wage increase and a 15% rise in agricultural wages, linking the move to job creation and improved public services.
Labour CS Alfred Mutua said Kenya is seeing clear progress at Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, citing over 6.2 million jobs, fewer strikes, digital and housing programmes, and NSSF pension payments within seven days.
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 election timetable.
Siaya County has activated a One Health emergency response after a confirmed anthrax outbreak in neighbouring Vihiga, tightening surveillance, livestock controls and vaccinations to protect residents and animals along the Gem border.
The suspect, identified as Joel Wanyama Simiyu, is alleged to have misled the firm by presenting himself as an official attached to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board, convincing the company that it had been awarded a legitimate government contract.
In a letter dated February 12, 2026, and addressed to the Clerk of the Vihiga County Assembly, the commission requested that relevant documents and records be submitted promptly to support the inquiry.
Mudavadi revealed that a major breakthrough was reached after local landowners agreed to release over 20 acres for the stadium, clearing the way for construction to begin in February.
The directive follows findings in the Auditor-General’s report for the 2024/25 financial year, which revealed glaring lapses in recovery of the loans issued to county officials.
The deal will see more than 3,032 county employees receive comprehensive medical cover starting October 1, 2025.
