DWU suspends five committee members as it embarks on clean up

Dock workers’ union National Chairman, Mohamed Sheria addresses the press outside Kenya Ports Authority in Mombasa. He thanks the Government for creating employment opportunities in the blue economy. 40 Kenyan seafarers both men and women have joined cruise ships owned by Mediterranean shipping company. Looking on is his National treasurer, Joseph Makero [in blue shirt] June 1, 2019. [Omondi Onyango/Standard]

The giant Dock Workers Union (DWU) has terminated the nomination of five officials to its National Executive Committee pending ratification by the union board and later by the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Speaking at the Port of Mombasa yesterday, DWU national chairman, Mr Mohamed Sheria said that they have owned up to blunder by the board in naming the five and moved to make the amends.