Kenya

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Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU (K))

Solidarity Building, Digo Road
P.O. Box 13000 - 00200
Nairobi Kenya
Tel : +254-20-6761375
Fax : +254-20-6762695
E-mail : info@cotu-kenya.org; cotukenya@yahoo.com

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04/12/2024

HIGHLIGHT from the media: Trade unions lobby for representation in African free trade body

COTU-Kenya and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) are seeking representation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Committee.
COTU-Kenya and ITUC-Africa want to be included in AfCTA National Committee Keywords : Newsletters; Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; Kenya;
30/11/2024

COTU-Kenya and ITUC-Africa Delegation Meets with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry to Lobby for Unions Representation in the AfCFTA National Committee.

On November 29, 2024, a high-level delegation of trade union leaders, led by Comrade. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Comrade Rose Omamo, Board Member of the Central Organisation of Trade (…)
Press release November 29, 2024 Keywords : Newsletters; Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development; Alrei; Communique; Kenya;
26/06/2024

Letter to HE. William Ruto - President of the Republic of Kenya

Dear President Ruto, On behalf of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent protests against the Financial Bill 2024 and the manner in which they (…)
Keywords : Human and trade union rights; Protest letters ; Kenya;
02/03/2024

ITUC-Africa Strongly Condemns the Heinous Shooting of Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of KMPDU, by Kenyan Police During Peaceful Protest.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), expresses profound dismay and condemnation for the reprehensible act committed by the Kenyan police in shooting Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya Medical (…)
Keywords : Declarations; Human and trade union rights; Kenya;
16/01/2024

Formal Follow-Up on the Implementation of Kenyan Visa-Free Border Policy

Your Excellency President William Ruto, I trust this correspondence finds you in good health. We extend our continued support for your government’s commendable commitment to a visa-free regime in 2024. However, we feel compelled to address specific concerns regarding the current implementation (…)
Keywords : Declarations; Human and trade union rights; Kenya; Migration;

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04/12/2024

HIGHLIGHT from the media: Trade unions lobby for representation in African free trade body

COTU-Kenya and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) are seeking representation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Committee.
COTU-Kenya and ITUC-Africa want to be included in AfCTA National Committee
Keywords : Newsletters Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development Kenya
30/11/2024

COTU-Kenya and ITUC-Africa Delegation Meets with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry to Lobby for Unions Representation in the AfCFTA National Committee.

On November 29, 2024, a high-level delegation of trade union leaders, led by Comrade. Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) and Comrade Rose Omamo, Board Member of the Central Organisation of Trade (…)
Press release November 29, 2024
Keywords : Newsletters Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development Alrei Communique Kenya
26/06/2024

Letter to HE. William Ruto - President of the Republic of Kenya

Dear President Ruto, On behalf of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), I am writing to express our deep concern regarding the recent protests against the Financial Bill 2024 and the manner in which they (…)
Keywords : Human and trade union rights Protest letters Kenya
02/03/2024

ITUC-Africa Strongly Condemns the Heinous Shooting of Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of KMPDU, by Kenyan Police During Peaceful Protest.

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa: https://www.ituc-africa.org/), expresses profound dismay and condemnation for the reprehensible act committed by the Kenyan police in shooting Dr. Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya Medical (…)
Keywords : Declarations Human and trade union rights Kenya
16/01/2024

Formal Follow-Up on the Implementation of Kenyan Visa-Free Border Policy

Your Excellency President William Ruto, I trust this correspondence finds you in good health. We extend our continued support for your government’s commendable commitment to a visa-free regime in 2024. However, we feel compelled to address specific concerns regarding the current implementation (…)
Keywords : Declarations Human and trade union rights Kenya Migration
09/01/2024

African workers appreciate the Kenyan government’s commitment to Africa’s integration and call for more inclusive actions

On behalf of the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org), we extend our heartfelt commendation for your recent announcement and subsequent implementation of the abolition of visa requirements for all visitors to Kenya, (…)
Keywords : Advert Declarations Human and trade union rights Congress Kenya Migration
30/11/2023

A New Dawn : Comrade Joel Akhator Odigie Elected General Secretary of ITUC-Africa

In a historic moment that resonates with the spirit of unity and progress, the 5th Delegates Congress of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa) concluded on November 30th in Nairobi. Among the significant outcomes of this gathering was the election of Comrade Joel (…)
Nairobi, 30 November 2023 By Adjélé Mensah
Keywords : Upcoming event Newsletters Nigeria Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity Congress Kenya
29/11/2023

ITUC-Africa launches debt campaign to reverse Africa’s debt burden to promote transparency, accountability in debt management

The African Regional Organization of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), on Wednesday in Nairobi, the Kenya capital, launched a campaign to reverse Africa’s sovereign debt trend. Under the campaign, ITUC-Africa says trade unions in Africa will begin to promote (…)
Nairobi, 29 November 2023 By Michael Oche
Keywords : Activities SDGs Newsletters Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development Kenya
25/11/2023

ITUC-Africa reaffirms its commitment for the Elimination of Violence against Women

As the vibrant continent of Africa echoes with the collective voices of individuals, organizations, and communities united against gender-based violence, the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa) organised a powerful trade union action on November 25, marking the (…)
25 November 2023 By Adjélé Mensah
Keywords : Activities Newsletters Gender Equality Kenya
25/11/2023

In Kenya, union groups learn from AfCFTA ’s women and youth protocol.

African trade union groups are scrutinizing the Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth. Its implications for informal workers were the subject of a communication on the bangs of the 5th ITUC-Africa Congress in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The session devoted to this (…)
25 November 2023 By Alice Lawson
Keywords : Activities SDGs Newsletters Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development Kenya

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TU DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVENESS PROFILE TOOL

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PAMPHLET ON THE SDGs

The pamphlet aims to introduce trade unionists to the 2030 Agenda and its overlap with the work (…)