Mulei’s time came at a moment when trade unions in the country had a close working relationship with the ruling party, KANU.
The worker’s umbrella body has urged worker’s unions to renegotiate their Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with respective employers.
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has asked the Teachers Service Commission to stop using threats and court orders against teachers who are on strike.
COTU has called on young people to actively participate in trade unions.
COTU boss Francis Atwoli cautions Treasury CS John Mbadi against blindly implementing IMF conditionalities; warns that it could lead to increased taxation, social unrest and protests.
COTU Secretary General, Francis Atwoli has appealed to President Ruto to appoint a commission of inquiry to address the demands of the youth.