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The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary-General said Gachagua appeared unsettled by his recent media appearance, despite the former deputy president having spent much more time giving interviews across different platforms.
The call was made in Nairobi on Wednesday by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) and the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), alongside trade union representatives from Ghana, Namibia, Rwanda, Chad, South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia and Sierra Leone.
The union’s remarks come at a time when the 2026 National Drama Festival has attracted public attention following disputes around certain school performances, including a production from Moi High School Mbiruri that reportedly referenced Singapore and sparked debate over whether it carried political meaning.
COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed a petition by Fazul Mohamed challenging the March 14 Kisumu elections, citing 92% delegate turnout and questioning Mohamed’s standing in union affairs.
In a statement on Sunday following his re-election during the union’s 15th Quinquennial Delegates Conference held at Tom Mboya Labour College, Atwoli said union membership is key to ensuring fairness and dignity in the workplace
In a statement issued on Wednesday, COTU (K) said the move was necessary to safeguard public resources, protect workers, and strengthen governance.
While condemning the act, the embassy emphasized that the vast majority of Chinese citizens in Kenya respect local laws and customs.
Atwoli challenged Hinga to present proof that COTU was involved in endorsing the Affordable Housing Act, emphasizing that the union’s Executive Board never convened to discuss or approve such regulations.