Simon Sang ‘ousted’ as Dock union factions pull apart

Members of the Dock Workers Union confront a police officer at Bandari Maritime Academy in Mombasa during Thursday’s meeting that ousted Simon Sang. (Omondi Onyango, Standard)

Infighting at the giant Dock Workers Union (DWU) has escalated after a faction announced the ouster of General Secretary Simon Sang.

The group led by National Chairman Mohamed Sheria said it has replaced Mr Sang with his deputy Anthony Odero in acting capacity for six months.