Francis Atwoli wins sixth term as COTU boss amid debate over long tenure

Francis Atwoli has secured yet another term at the helm of the Central Organization of Trade Unions COTU , extending a leadership run that has shaped Kenya’s labour movement for more than two decades. His re-election, his sixth since 2001, cements his place as one of the most enduring figures in the country’s trade union landscape. But even as supporters celebrate continuity, critics continue to question the longevity of his tenure.