C
Originally published by Citizen Digital
📰 Read Full Article
September 9, 2025
16h ago

COTU raises alarm over proposed Business Laws Bill, warns of threat to workers’ rights

COTU raises alarm over proposed Business Laws Bill, warns of threat to workers’ rights

The Bill, which is presently before the Senate as Senate Bill No. 51 of 2024, violates constitutional guarantees found in Articles 10, 27, 41, 47, 48, and 118, according to a statement released on Mon.....

✨ Key Highlights

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has strongly opposed the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning it threatens the constitutional rights of Kenyan workers, particularly those in the digital economy. COTU argues the bill shields multinational tech companies from accountability while disadvantaging local businesses and workers.

  • The proposed Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Senate Bill No. 51 of 2024) is currently before the Senate.
  • Dr. Francis Atwoli, COTU Secretary General, stated the bill violates constitutional guarantees in Articles 10, 27, 41, 47, 48, and 118.
  • COTU demands the Senate recall and re-examine the bill, urging changes to protect platform and technology workers' rights in line with International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Citizen Digital

📰 Read Full Article