On October 2023, Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), clarified that claims about using Artificial Intelligence to flag youth from job opportunities due to protest participation are false.

• Atwoli labeled the viral post as a fake alert, emphasizing that neither he nor COTU made such statements.
• The COTU boss has previously called for regulation of social media usage among youth, citing concerns over its impact on society.
• Atwoli has urged young people to avoid protests, suggesting they deter investment and asking for patience and dialogue instead.