Francis Atwoli's recent re-election as the Secretary-General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Cotu-K) is facing a legal challenge in court.

• The election, which saw Mr. Atwoli elected unopposed for his sixth term, is being contested on grounds that it was conducted prematurely and outside the legally prescribed electoral cycle for trade unions.
• Petitioners Fazul Mahamed and the Institute for Democratic Governance are seeking to nullify the election results.
• The petition argues that Cotu's elections were held before affiliate unions concluded their branch and national elections, a process deemed essential for producing delegates who elect Cotu officials.