How NASA, Jubilee rivalry has split giant Dock Worker Union

Dock Workers Union officials led by Secretary General Simon Sang (seated) address the press in Mombasa last week. The union is working with Jubilee while the chairman, Mohamed Sheria, is allegedly working with National Super Alliance.

Rival political factions within the Dock Workers Union (DWU) are threatening to split the 5,000-strong members as the October 17 repeat presidential election approaches.

Union leaders are split in their support for the National Super Alliance (NASA) and Jubilee Party.