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;

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;

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;

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;

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;

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 ; 

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 ; 

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 ; 

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 ; 

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 ; 

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 ; 

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 ; 

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 ; 

Empowering African Women and Youth for their effective participation in Trade and Investment Processes

As part of the lead-up to the 5th Congress of ITUC-Africa delegates, the African Labour Research and Education Institute of ITUC-Africa (ALREI), in partnership with LRS, Labour Research Service, South Africa is organising a three-day capacity building and engagement program at the Luke Hotel, (…)

Keywords : Newsletters ;  Gender Equality ;  Organising And Workers Empowerment - Trade Union Unity ;  Youth Work - Organising And Workers Empowerment ;  Kenya ; 

ITUC-Africa’s 5th Ordinary CONGRESS STATEMENT: AMKA AFRIKA

The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation - Africa (ITUC-Africa www.ituc-africa.org) is proud to announce its upcoming 5th Ordinary Delegates Congress, set to take place from November 28th to 30th, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya. The Congress will be staged under (…)

Keywords : Congress2023 ;  Declarations ;  Structural Transformation For Africa’s Development ;  Kenya ;