On the 17th of August, COTU-K officials in association with officials from Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU) distributed food and personal protective equipment(s) to flower workers in Isinya, Kajiado County. Apart from engaging the workers on their rights, especially now during Covid-19, our officials also emphasized on the importance of staying safe during […]
Even as Mali is experiencing political upheavals and currently in murky waters, I would like, on behalf of all African workers, to wish President Ibrahim Abubakar Keita well and safety. President Keita has been a pro-worker president who, for long, has put the interests of workers above everything else. In my service to Africa as […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya COTU (K) in Partnership with Solidarity Center under the Program COTU CARES donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to informal workers at COTU-(K) headquarters. COTU (K) Executive Board Members and affiliates unions General Secretaries KUDHEIHA, AUKMW, KUCFAW and KLDTDU were present led by Bro. Albert Njeru, Bro Boniface […]
the International Labour Organization workers Bureau ILO -Actrav today hosted a webinar on Tackling the Covid -19 pandemic, Climate Disasters and Locust Plague In East Africa where COTU(K) was represented by Bro Benson Okwaro who indicated that the storm is not over and COTU (K) and affiliate unions along with social partners working in solidarity […]
The central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya COTU (K) estimates that more than 300, 000 formal jobs have so far been lost with more lined up for the chopping board due to economic and social crisis brought about by Covid-19. COTU (K) has run initiatives such as COTU CARES to mitigate the effects of […]
Terms of Reference Extension of Social Protection Coverage in Kenya The concept and practice of social protection as a tool and instrument for poverty reduction, economic growth and development remain an important policy concern in Kenya. The Kenya government has increasingly embraced social protection as a strategy for addressing poverty and reducing vulnerability amongst the […]
Economic and Social Policies The Covid-19 pandemic continues to strain our economic and social aspect of workers. The numbers of new infection cases are on a steady rise especially in Kenya. Currently, having a job doesn’t guarantee the ability to escape from poverty. Our economic and social policies should focus on protecting workers and promoting […]
With more Kenyans turning Positive to COVID-19 tests the Central Organization of Trade Union in Kenya is focusing on reducing new infections at work places. In July 18th 2020, Kenya recorded the highest number ever of CoVid-19 positive cases at 688, from a sample size of 4,522 tested in the last 24 hours. The announcement […]
The tripartite partners agreed and signed a Memorandum of Understanding between The Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya COTU (K) and Federation of Kenya Employers, FKE and Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, MOLSP. The unprecedented events as a result of the COVID-19 that has since become a global human threat has greatly affected […]
The consultative meeting between Salaries and Remuneration Commission and COTU (K) Affiliates In The Public Sector Unions from 11:00am. The meeting was attended by officials from The Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya, COTU (K) and SRC Commissioners as follows; BENSON O. OKWARO – DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL, COWU – CHAIRPERSON EARNEST NADOME – 1ST […]
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is primarily spread from person to person through respiratory droplets. Workers in high-density settings in which workers are in the workplace for long time periods (e.g., for 8-12 hours per shift), and have prolonged close contact (within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more) with coworkers may be at […]
The Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya in collaboration with Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied workers KUDHEIHA and International Domestic Workers Federation IDWFED distributed food and Personal Protective Equipment PPEs to domestic workers at the COTU(K) headquarters today. Further, COTU (K) Officials and staff sensitized the workers about Covid-19 […]