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 […]

  The Central Organization of Trade Unions in COTU (K) is running an  initiative to intervene and assist workers in the face of COVID 19 Pandemic. The Initiative under the theme Cotu Cares involves distribution of food, sanitizers and other Personal Protective Equipment, PPEs to workers in the hotel and flowers industry while at the […]

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Hon. Ukur Yattani expected to read a Kshs. 2.73 trillion budget on 11th June 2020, we expect allocation to shield workers and the economy from the adverse impacts of COVID__19 pandemic through tax reliefs for workers and expansion social protection to the most vulnerable including thousands workers who have lost their jobs, […]