Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has urged trade unions in Kenya's water sector to unite, warning that fragmentation is weakening workers' bargaining power and potentially leading to exploitation.

• Atwoli highlighted the concern of having at least three unions vying for leadership in water institutions, which he believes splits workers' strength and causes industrial disharmony.
• The Secretary-General emphasized that unity is crucial for workers to defend their rights, improve working conditions, and combat poverty.
• He called on union officials and the Delegates Committee to support efforts to merge these unions into a stronger collective organization.