Simon Sang
KenyapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Simon Sang is the Secretary General of the Dock Workers Union (DWU) in Kenya, representing 6,000 workers at the Kenya Ports Authority. Recently, he has been in the news due to a split within the union amidst calls for a significant pay increase and better medical benefits for workers, as he faces opposition from some members who accuse him of divisive leadership.
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Simon Sang was the long-serving general secretary replaced by Sulman Owour in an acting capacity.
Blow to Dock Workers Union officials as court clears way for pollsKenya· 2026-07-22
Owour has declared his interest to replace embattled general secretary Mr Simon Sang, who was removed through a court verdict in February this year.
Campaigns for next month's DWU election hit the roadKenya· 2026-07-19
Mr. Simon Sang was ousted as general secretary following a court process.
Dockers smile to the bank after pay hike in new CBAKenya· 2026-07-11Simon Sang was the former general secretary of the Dockworkers' Union who was ousted by the court.
DWU polls to be held on August 13, court has ruledKenya· 2026-07-05
Simon Sang, the general secretary of the Dock Workers Union, stated that the union would issue a strike notice due to delays in the pay rise deal.
KPA threaten to down tools over CBAKenya· 2025-12-06
Simon Sang is the Secretary General of the Dock Workers Union and is advocating for a salary increase and better medical scheme for workers.
KPA workers split amid demand for pay increaseKenya· 2025-10-10
