By RAWLINGS OTIENO
Kenya: Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has termed sentiments by Deputy President William Ruto on plans to downsize civil servants as a slap in the face of Kenyans.
Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli said the planned job cuts in the civil service is against the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions.
“The plan to have job cuts in the civil service is against the International Labour Organisation conventions and flies in the face of Jubilee Government campaign platform of creating jobs for Kenyans,” said Atwoli.
In a press statement sent to newsrooms yesterday, Mr Atwoli said the hardline position taken by the Government to devolve health services is unacceptable and supported the strike called by health workers.
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The giant trade union has now called for a meeting tomorrow at Solidarity Building, where the new National Social Security Fund levies are expected to be discussed.
The union will also discuss the NSSF decision to undertake extension works for the Sh2.6 billion Hazina Trade Centre that has sparked off controversy.
The NSSF Bill proposing 6 per cent deductions from workers’ basic pay passed by the National Assembly last week now awaits assent by President Kenyatta.
