Also known as: Cotu
Kenya's leading trade union federation, which requested a 23% wage increase during 2026 Labour Day celebrations amid worker concerns over cost of living.
Labour Day ceremonies celebrate the dignity of work and honour workers, but many struggle daily with debt, bills, and survival, revealing a gap between official celebration and workers' lived reality.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Labour Day ceremonies celebrate the dignity of work and honour workers, but many struggle daily with debt, bills, and survival, revealing a gap between official celebration and workers' lived reality.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called for urgent reforms in service delivery and urban planning in Nairobi under Governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the capital is disorganised and not functioning effectively despite its status as the country's economic hub. Atwoli also called for accountability and transparency in governance, and stressed that an agreed 23 per cent salary increase for workers should be implemented without delay.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →