The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU) has strongly condemned remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, defending Secretary General Francis Atwoli and dismissing the attacks on trade unions as reckless and politically driven. In a statement dated May 6, 2026, the union said such criticism undermines the labour movement’s integrity and its long-standing
The Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K), Francis Atwoli, clarifies the 12% wage increase, stating it is a general, not minimum wage. He clarified the Presidential 12% wage increment is general rather than minimum wage, clearing the confusion surrounding the directive. “To clear what I saw in the press yesterday. The
President William Ruto has announced an upward revision of minimum wages for Kenyan workers, marking one of the key policy announcements during this year’s Labour Day commemorations held in Vihiga County. The Head of State made the declaration while presiding over the 60th Labour Day celebrations at Chavakali Boys High School. In his address, he
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