Tag: Francis Atwoli

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 […]

Ruto doesn’t deserve votes from Western votes since he has called me stupid – Atwoli

Deputy President William Ruto, on Monday, caused referred to Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary-general Francis Atwoli as “stupid”. Speaking in the UK where he is currently on a three-day tour, DP Ruto claimed that Atwoli acted “foolishly” by going to court to stop an amendment on the NHIF Bill which would have seen […]

Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi blasts Atwoli for claiming Ruto will hang himself if he loses to Raila

Sabatia MP Alfred Agoi has told off COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli over his remarks that Deputy President William Ruto might hang himself after losing in the upcoming polls. Speaking during a rally at Matungu in Kakamega county, Agoi told Atwoli that he will be in shock when Kenya Kwanza carries the day in the […]

I’m old enough to be Ruto’s father – Atwoli

Central Organization of Trade Unions Secretary General Francis Atwoli on Monday continued with his verbal attacks on Deputy President William Ruto. Speaking during the national rollout of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) event in Mombasa, Atwoli said that there is no way he could seek any help from the DP noting that he (Ruto) is […]

Mudavadi risks Luhya curse for disrespecting Uhuru, pray for him – Atwoli

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has once again taken a swipe at ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi for choosing to work with Deputy President William Ruto instead of President Uhuru Kenyatta. Atwoli’s statement comes weeks after Mudavadi and Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetangula announced that they will work with DP Ruto and not the […]

Ruto might hang himself if defeated in August polls – Atwoli

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has, jokingly, urged residents of Sugoi village in Eldoret where Deputy President William Ruto comes from to cut down trees in order to avert a crisis after August 9 polls. Atwoli told neighbours of the Deputy President to cut down all trees to prevent him (Ruto) from committing suicide after […]

Lead Mt Kenya in looking for Raila’s votes – President Kenyatta told

President Uhuru Kenyatta has been urged to lead Mt Kenya region in helping ODM leader Raila Odinga garner more votes. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli says Uhuru should lead his region to support Odinga the same way he led in supporting the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI). Speaking in Mombasa, Atwoli said Odinga was bound to […]