Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our Struggle is not an isolated struggle. We are all caught up in an inescapable network of mutuality. “Certainly injustice to workers anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr Francis Atwoli Martin Luther King Jr and Tom Mboya – Labour Movement Leaders Today is Martin Luther […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya COTU (K) is mandated to conduct trainings for workers who are members of trade unions affiliated to COTU (K). With this mandate The Trainings department has been carrying out training among members of Kenya Plantations and Agricultural Workers Union KPAWU . COTU (K) training have been going […]
Dr Francis Atwoli in his capacity as a titular member of the International Labour Organization, workers group addressing Plenary at the ongoing 108th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva Switzerland.Mr. Atwoli in his speech mentioned that The transformation in the world of work driven by Technological Advances, Green Economy initiatives and demographic changes […]
Our delegates to the workers group led by the Secretary General attending the 108th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva Switzerland.#ILC2019 #ILO@100
The Kenyan Delegation led by the Cabinet Secretary Hon. Ukur Yattan follow proceedings at the 108th Session International Labour Conference shortly before the Cabinet Secretary gave his address to the Plenary this morning. In attendance are FKE Chairman Mark Obuya, Eng Peter Tum PS Ministry of Labour , Gen. (Rtd) Julius Karangi Chairman NSSF, Rev […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions, COTU (K) Secretary General Dr Francis Atwoli yesterday evening at his Hotel in Geneva hosted the top leadership of Turkish’s MEMUR-SEN led by its President Ali Yalcin, Vice President Mehmet Emin ESEN, Secretary General Semih Durmus, among others for Dinner. Joining Brother Atwoli were 1st Vice Chairman General Rev. […]
The Kenyan delegation to the on going 108th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland led by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Labour Hon. Amb. Ukur Yattan, COTU (K) Secretary General Dr Francis Atwoli and FKE National President Bro Mark Obuya among other delegates. The 108th International Labour Conference is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland from […]
COTU (K) Secretary General Bro. Dr. Francis Atwloli together with the Treasurer General Sis. Rebecca Nyathogora among other delagation members are welcomed by the The President of the General Trade Union of Workers in Agriculture of Egypt, GTUWA Bro. Mohammed Salem Mourad. Dr. Atwoli is leading a delegation of Kenyan trade union leaders for bilateral […]
In recognition of his efforts and for being the face of the labour movement, Mr. Francis Atwoli has been elected to several local, regional and global leadership positions relating to the labour sector such as: 1. General Secretary, Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers’ Union (KPAWU) 2. Secretary General, Central Organization of Trade Unions( COTU(K)) 3. […]
Dr. Francis Atwoli, NOM (DZA) EBS, MBS Secretary General, Central Organisation of Trade Unions, (Kenya) was awarded with Doctor of Humane Letters (Labour Relations) (HonorisCausa) by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology at its 13th Congregation for Conferment of Degrees and Award of Diplomas and Certificates on 14th December, 2018. This is his Acceptance speech
A Call for a United Kenya
COTU(K) held a meeting for a Strategic Plan 2018-2022 that will see the Organization become a premiere umbrella Trade Union that champions for a decent and Sustainable work environment. The Launch was presided over by Chairman General Bro. Rajab Mwondi, Secretary General Bro. Francis Atwoli , Treasurer General Sis Rebeca Nyathogora and Deputy Secretary General […]
