Francis Atwoli
KenyaSecretary GeneralMaleb. 19485.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Francis Atwoli is the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) in Kenya. He publicly supported the enhanced contributions to the NSSF, arguing that they are essential for improving the retirement benefits for Kenyans, referencing international benchmarks for pension adequacy.
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Francis Atwoli has dismissed Sifuna as lacking the financial muscle to take on Ruto.
Sifuna, Natembeya inject fresh hope into Luhya politicsKenya· 2026-07-28
Francis Atwoli has a long-standing political influence in Western Kenya.
The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is shaking Mulembe politicsKenya· 2026-07-27
Francis Atwoli's long-standing political influence has shaped the dynamics of Western Kenya's politics.
The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is rewriting Mulembe politicsKenya· 2026-07-26COTU Secretary General Dr Francis Atwoli criticized the KCAA for its plan to deploy NYS personnel in airport security roles.
'Immoral and illegal': Atwoli slams KCAA over NYS planKenya· 2026-07-24Khalwale warned Atwoli that he risks backing the wrong horse again.
Khalwale, Savula clash over western Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-07-19
Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has launched a scathing attack on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
Atwoli claims Uhuru is funding Sifuna to split Western voteKenya· 2026-07-13Secretary General Francis Atwoli says the President announced a general wage increment.
Cotu rejects new wages published by Labour CSKenya· 2026-07-10Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of Cotu, stated that the cooperation agreement was long overdue.
Nairobi MCAs question State House city management dealKenya· 2026-02-19
Francis Atwoli is the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions and has controversial views on presidential term limits.
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleadingKenya· 2026-02-10
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli criticized the Federation of Kenyan Employers for misleading workers about NSSF contributions.
Atwoli backs new NSSF rates, slams FKE for downplaying benefitsKenya· 2026-02-03The indefatigable Atwoli called yet another meeting dubbed Bukhungu II in December 2021.
Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claimKenya· 2026-01-26
Kipkoech mentioned seeking support from Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of COTU-K.
Railway Workers Union elects new leadership after 50 yearsKenya· 2026-01-16
Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli criticized the outsourcing of legal services as a governance failure.
Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companiesKenya· 2026-01-15
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli addressed workers during the 60th Labour Day Celebrations.
COTU reacts to court order barring state use of private lawyersKenya· 2026-01-14
Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the incident was a gross violation of the rights and dignity of the affected.
'He was a repeat offender': Chinese manager in assault video deportedKenya· 2025-11-20
Francis Atwoli, COTU Secretary General, strongly criticised the incident and called for the deportation of the Chinese manager.
Chinese manager fired after assault on Kenyan workerKenya· 2025-11-17
Francis Atwoli has demanded for immediate deportation of a Chinese national captured on video assaulting a Kenyan worker.
Cotu to Murkomen: Deport Chinese man who assaulted Kenyan workerKenya· 2025-11-16COTU boss Francis Atwoli said the incident that allegedly involved a factory manager amounts to a serious violation of workers’ rights and dignity.
COTU demands deportation of Chinese manager in assault caseKenya· 2025-11-16
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the federation has received an increasing number of distress calls from Kenyan workers in foreign countries over the past six months.
COTU urges Kenyan workers abroad to register with Embassies amid rising cases of abuseKenya· 2025-11-13COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called on global labour movements to rethink new strategies aimed at renewing commitment to social justice, democracy and decent life for all.
Atwoli calls for renewed commitment to social justice and decent life for allKenya· 2025-11-11COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli said some of the leading contributors of the problem were yet to be fully addressed.
COTU calls for an end to child labourKenya· 2025-10-31
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli laid a wreath on the grave of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Raila's grave draws high-profile visitors, 10 days after burial (Photos)Kenya· 2025-10-29
Francis Atwoli offered condolences to Raila Odinga's family and emphasized the need for unity among Kenyans.
Western leaders, locals hail Raila as Kenya's most selfless democratKenya· 2025-10-16
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli called Odinga’s death a national blow.
How Kenya's political class, public reacted to Odinga's deathKenya· 2025-10-15
Francis Atwoli is the COTU Secretary-General who criticized the Ministry of Labour's focus on redundancies.
COTU rejects Labour Ministry's invite, demands talks on job creationKenya· 2025-10-04
The UDA faces fresh threats of division after the nominations, with efforts by President Ruto and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli to build consensus around one candidate before the primaries having failed.
Malava residents accuse Mudavadi of betraying Malulu's son in UDA nominationsKenya· 2025-09-22
Francis Atwoli called on the Senate to recall and review the Bill to ensure it complies with Article 41 of the Constitution that guarantees workers right to join trade unions.
Cotu wants Senate to recall Bill on multinationalsKenya· 2025-09-10
Francis Atwoli is the Secretary General of COTU and has addressed concerns regarding SHA's autonomy.
COTU threatens to quit SHA board over lack of autonomyKenya· 2025-08-26
Francis Atwoli, the password holder to leadership in Western, has failed to do after many years of trying; uniting Luhya leaders.
Farouk Kibet's efforts might help UDA to win Malava by-election contestKenya· 2025-08-18
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli also joined the crowd.
Leaders join thousands to cheer Harambee Stars in CHAN 2024 openerKenya· 2025-08-04
