Dock workers union rift deepens as rival factions clash over leadership

A deepening leadership wrangle has rocked the Dock Workers Union of Kenya (DWU), with rival factions declaring themselves as the duly elected officials. On February 26, the Employment and Labor Relations Court in Mombasa delivered a far-reaching judgment highlighting governance a..

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A deep rift has emerged within the Dock Workers Union of Kenya (DWU) as rival factions claim leadership following a court ruling that highlighted financial and governance issues.

The Employment and Labor Relations Court ordered a forensic audit of union accounts and reinstated suspended officials, including Deputy Secretary General Sulman Owuor.
A faction led by Sulman Owuor has elected him as the new Secretary General, a move dismissed by the faction loyal to the ousted Secretary General Simon Sang.
The Sang faction insists elections are scheduled for June 25, 2026, and has accused the Owuor group of financial impropriety, including alleged withdrawals of Ksh1.2 million.