Kenyan workers may soon see a significant pay increase as unions ramp up their efforts for a 23 percent wage hike. This relief could come to fruition if the ongoing negotiations led by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) succeed before the Labour Day celebrations on May 1, 2026.During
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Wajackoyah Pledges Loyalty to Atwoli Ahead of 2027 Elections
Roots Party leader and 2022 presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has publicly pledged his political allegiance to Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU). On February 8, 2026, Atwoli shared on his official X account that Wajackoyah reaffirmed his loyalty to the Luhya nation during
Cyprus Jirongo Is Dead
Cyprus Jirongo, a former Member of Parliament for Lugari and a prominent Kenyan political figure, has passed away.Kenneth Lusaka, the current Bungoma Governor and former Speaker of the Senate, was among the first public figures to confirm this unfortunate news.On December 13, 2025, Lusaka conveyed his condolences via a sincere
Makau Mutua: Shut Abusive Foreign-Run Businesses
According to Senior Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua, shutting down exploitative foreign-run businesses in Kenya is the only way to stop racism.These remarks from Mutua are in response to a recent incident in Eldoret, where a Chinese citizen was filmed attacking a Kenyan employee at a factory.In a post on X
Francis Atwoli and Mary Kilobi welcome a bouncing baby boy
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has embraced fatherhood once again at the age of 75, welcoming a baby boy with his wife, journalist Mary Kilobi. In a recent interview with the Daily Nation, Kilobi, 40, shared insights about her pregnancy, which she intentionally kept private. “This journey was deeply personal for
President Ruto asks unions to focus on more jobs
President William Ruto wants trade unions to change their approach to labour issues and challenged them to expand their focus from salary increment to creation of more jobs and more savings. “Let us rally to employ more youth. Your success cannot be measured only through the increase of salaries,” he said.
Ruto aplogizes to Atwoli over harsh campaign
President William Ruto has apologised to Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, over the harsh rhetorics during the 2022 campaign period. The president made the apology during a meeting with Western leaders at Kakamega State Lodge as part of hus two-day tour of the region. Ruto said he felt