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January 25, 2026
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Cofek raises concerns over funding gaps crippling National Labour Board

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has raised alarm over what it terms a deliberate neglect of the National Labour Board (NLB)...
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The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has raised alarms about the complete lack of budgetary allocation for the National Labour Board (NLB), warning that this neglect has paralyzed one of Kenya’s most critical labour governance institutions. Cofek has written to Cabinet Secretary for Labour Alfred Mutua, highlighting the severe consequences for workers, employers, and government operations.
- The NLB has not met since April 2025 and has controversially relied on organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO) for partial funding.
- Cofek Secretary General Stephen Mutoro faulted the NLB chairperson and board members for failing to engage the Cabinet Secretary for nearly two years.
- Cofek is pushing for immediate allocation of sufficient resources, urgent convening of the board to clear a backlog of disputes dating back to 2020, and a review of the Labour Institutions Act.
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