“No CBA, No Labour Day”- Atwoli Issues Ultimatum To Employers Over Salary Delays
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has fired a warning shot at employers nationwide, accusing them of a “deliberate” refusal to adjust workers’ wages despite the crushing cost of living. Speaking on Saturday, April 18, 2026, during a shop stewards’ meeting in Nairobi, ..
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has issued an ultimatum to employers, threatening to bar non-compliant companies from attending this year's Labour Day celebrations on May 1 if they fail to honor Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and adjust workers' wages.
- Employers are accused of deliberately delaying the implementation of signed CBAs and salary adjustments, exacerbating the impact of the high cost of living on workers.
- Key figures involved include COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli and the Federation of Kenyan Employers (FKE).
- Non-compliant employers will be "locked out" of the Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, which will be presided over by President William Ruto.
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