Tag: Francis Atwoli

‘Uliza tu hiyo kitu ikutoke’- Atwoli speaks on retirement

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli has broken his silence after an X user inquired about his retirement from the body he has held for 23 years. In a statement on Friday, December 6, 2024, Atwoli rebutted the calls for his retirement, noting that it takes one to join a trade […]

‘3 things I discussed with Mutua’ – COTU boss Atwoli reveals what he told new CS

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has revealed three major agendas from his meeting with Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua. The two held the meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, when Atwoli met with Mutua at the Cabinet Secretary’s office. Apart from giving Mutua what he wants to be implemented, Atwoli said […]

CS Mutua announces crackdown on employment agencies after meeting with Atwoli

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced a crackdown to eliminate rogue employment agencies. In a statement on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, CS Mutua indicated that the operation would target agencies that mistreat workers, especially those seeking work abroad. The CS added that agencies that viólate the contract agreement will also be exposed during the […]

‘COTU stands with Brian Mwenda’ – Atwoli

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has expressed his support for Brian Mwenda, who has been accused of practising law without the traditional law qualifications. Mwenda was flagged by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), which accused him of representing clients in Kenyan courts without prerequisite qualifications to become an […]

Association of migrant workers claims video of woman breastfeeding puppies is fake

The Association of Skilled Migrant Agencies of Kenya (ASMAK) now claims the video shared by trade unionist Francis Atwoli on Sunday, October 9, showing a woman allegedly breastfeeding puppies in Saudi Arabia is fake. In a statement on Monday, ASMAK Secretary General Monica Mwema said the video was manipulated. She claimed the video was pulled […]

‘Our leaders must have nice cars,’ Atwoli defends MPs’ push for allowances

Trade unionist Francis Atwoli has criticized efforts to deny members of parliament allowances. The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General on Sunday, September 25 said MPs are entitled to allowances and decent salaries. The outspoken leader said the legislators should be well renumerated because many people depend on their income. “If you say […]

Atwoli denies reports that he is stepping down as COTU boss

Trade unionist Francis Atwoli has dismissed viral social media reports that he is stepping down from his role as Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K). In a statement, the outspoken leader termed the reports as lies. The SG was responding to claims made by Digital Strategist Dennis Itumbi, who claimed that […]