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May 2, 2026
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'Tutam': The shame of turning national holiday into campaign rally

'Tutam': The shame of turning national holiday into campaign rally

National holiday made a campaign rally for upcoming 2027 General Election. Leaders hail President Ruto's performance, put workers welfare at back banner. ..

✨ Key Highlights

The 61st Labour Day celebrations, presided over by President William Ruto, were dominated by political campaigning rather than worker welfare discussions.

  • Key figures like COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged for increased voter registration to ensure a "tu-tam" victory for President Ruto in 2027.
  • Organizations involved were COTU (Central Organisation of Trade Unions) and the Kenyan government.
  • The event, held in Vihiga County, shifted focus from labor issues to political mobilization for the upcoming elections.

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