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In a statement dated November 13, 2025, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli said registration with embassies, high commissions, and consulates ensures that Kenyan workers are properly documented and can be reached in case of emergencies.
Since military coups in 2020 and 2021, Mali has been under the rule of a military junta struggling to contain armed groups, particularly the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).
A condolence book will also be open at the State Department of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi for envoys and international representatives to sign.
The statement comes a day before the anniversary of the 2024 #RejectFinanceBill protests, which turned deadly and left dozens dead and many more injured.