‘I’m not happy with you’ – Atwoli tells Sakaja
Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has expressed his disapproval of the ongoing criticisms directed at Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja. Speaking during a COTU Thanksgiving service on Sunday, April 28 at St Stephen’s ACK Church on Jogoo Road, the COTU boss said that somebody should tell Sakaja that his father […]
‘He served me for 20 years’ – Atwoli bids farewell to his trusted security officer
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli is bidding farewell to his trusted security officer as he retires. In a statement on Saturday, February 10, Atwoli revealed that Robert Chembe had served him for two decades. Atwoli said Chembe was going on leave before his upcoming retirement. “Bidding farewell to my […]
Atwoli defends Judiciary amid corruption accusations
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has stepped forward to show his support to the Judiciary amid corruption accusations. Speaking on Tuesday, January 16 at Lake Naivasha Resort during the opening ceremony of the International Labor Standards Training for ELRC judges and registrars workshop, January 16, Atwoli noted the crucial role […]
Go slow on alcohol, partying and defend workers – Didmus Barasa tells Atwoli
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has expressed his reservations on calls by trade unionist Francis Atwoli on the government to ban employment agencies amid a surge in cases of mistreatment of Kenyan migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Sunday, October 9, the outspoken legislator indicated that the measures proposed by the […]
Atwoli wants employment agencies banned after disturbing video of ‘Kenyan woman breastfeeding dogs in Saudi Arabia’ emerged
The Central Organization Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli says the government should be involved in negotiating working terms for domestic workers in Arab counties. Atwoli spoke after a disturbing video of a woman alleging to be in the gulf seen breastfeeding puppies. The lady laments that she travelled to the country in search of […]
‘My child has not attended school since the year began’- Atwoli’s ex-wife pleads with Ruto for financial help
Roselinda Simiyu Atwoli, the ex-wife of Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli on Monday, July 11, pleaded with Deputy President William Ruto to pay her child’s school fees. During a rally at Natiriri in Bungoma county, Roselinda claimed that Atwoli had abandoned his financial duties. Consequently, her son has not attended school […]
Uhuru, Atwoli lead workers in celebrating labour day
President Uhuru Kenyatta, Labour Secretary General Simon Chelugui and Central Organization of Trade Union Secretary General Francis Atwoli led the labour day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium. The trio led workers in celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the growth of the country. Atwoli thanked the Head of State for sparing time and gracing the celebrations […]