A petition has been filed in the Employment and Labour Relations Court challenging the outcome and conduct of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) elections held on March 14, 2026, which saw Francis Atwoli re-elected as Secretary-General.

• The petition contests the legality of the polls, alleging they were conducted prematurely and in violation of electoral timelines.
• Petitioners include Fazul Mahamed and the Institute for Democratic Governance.
• Key allegations include failure to update membership registers, lack of notice, and absence of independent electoral bodies.