COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli Stories

Chinese national sacked after being filmed assaulting Kenyan worker
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

The Embassy condemned the incident, which was captured on a viral video, terming it unacceptable and deeply disappointing.

COTU demands immediate deportation of Chinese manager filmed assaulting Kenyan worker
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

Atwoli described the incident as unacceptable, calling on the government to act swiftly to safeguard the rights and dignity of Kenyan workers employed...

COTU urges Kenyan workers abroad to register with embassies for protection, support
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The move is aimed at ensuring that citizens are properly documented and recognised, allowing the government to provide timely assistance in the event...

COTU rejects role in committee supervising sugar factory layoffs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

In a letter dated October 3, 2025, addressed to Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said the union would not...

COTU demands withdrawal of Business Laws Bill, citing threat to workers’ rights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The union expressed support for the concerns already raised by digital workers, saying the new law leaves them excluded and unfairly targeted.

State stops market projects funded by housing levy, agrees to refund money after COTU talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli had raised concerns over the misapplication of the funds meant for workers’ housing.

COTU denies role in drafting affordable housing regulations, demands proof from PS Hinga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

On Friday, Hinga accused COTU of misleading the public, pointing out that the union was directly involved in the drafting of the law and its accompany...

Government defends housing levy for markets amidst COTU misuse claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

COTU had warned that the Affordable Housing Regulations introduce loopholes that could allow MPs to redirect the housing levy to initiatives unrelated...

Atwoli urges government to tax only basic salary, not gross pay, as deductions hit payslips
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

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

COTU boss urges control of social media to safeguard Kenya’s future
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

He stressed that the country cannot achieve meaningful development when social media is flooded with content that encourages division and disrespect f...

Natembeya stands firm in his condemnation of abductions as he responds to backlash from critics
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Natembeya clarified that his condemnation of extrajudicial abductions was not an attack on President William Ruto.

Atwoli warns Treasury CS against following IMF conditionalities without caution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2024

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 engages government, doctors to resolve ongoing strike
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 06, 2024

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

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