Francis Atwoli was re-elected as Cotu Secretary General

Francis Atwoli was indeed re-elected as the Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu), marking his fifth consecutive term in the influential position. The election took place on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu. Reports from Citizen Digital and The Standard confirm this outcome, highlighting the continuity of his leadership within the Kenyan labor movement. Atwoli secured his position unopposed, a testament to his entrenched influence and the strategic alliances he has cultivated over decades. His tenure has been characterized by strong advocacy for workers' rights and a prominent, often vocal, presence in national political discourse. The electoral process leading to Atwoli's re-election was not without controversy, particularly concerning the timing and location of the quadrennial delegates conference. Initially, the elections were scheduled for March 25, 2021, in Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu, but were postponed due to a court order obtained by Cotu assistant secretary general Ernest Nadome. Nadome had sought to bar Atwoli from contesting, alleging a violation of Cotu's constitution and the Labour Relations Act, arguing that the election date had been changed from May