Why KOT wants Atwoli to exit from COTU

As Kenya joins the world in marking Labour Day, most working Kenyans have lots expectations from the government.

According to the Central Organizations of Trade Unions (COTU-K), this year’s Labour Day theme in Kenya will be ‘Eradicate corruption to Create Jobs’.

However, a section of Kenyans on twitter feels like today is the best day for COTU secretary general Fransic Atwoli to announce his retirement.


Atwoli was elected for the fourth time for 5 years. The next election is in 2023, we are not against progression, there is a need for progressive leaders

Francis Atwoli was elected for the fourth time for 5 years. The next election is in 2023, we are not against progression, there is a need for progressive leaders

Some claims that Mr Atwoli has stopped fighting for the rights of Kenyan Workers and entered into politics to benefit himself.

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