COTU Secretary-General Stories

He insisted that money earned through overtime, bonuses and allowances should not be taxed, saying these earnings come from extra effort and should no...

As the world celebrates Labour Day, the focus on workers’ rights and the ongoing challenges faced by the labour force remains a priority.

Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary-General Francis Atwoli now says the federation has dragged its feet, frustrating workers and trade unio...

Studies have shown that many domestic workers earn around Sh8,841, much less than the new minimum wage.

Atwoli decried how, in the past, blindly adopting the IMF's guidance has resulted in negative consequences for citizens and workers, as well as protes...

Atwoli emphasised COTU's commitment to finding a solution as the spokesperson for Kenyan workers while respecting the autonomy of affiliated unions.

Most of those affected are in the Cement, Steel and Paper industries which are directly hit by the export promotion levy.