Fragmentation has undermined trade unionism

Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Mombasa branch delegates raise their hands in celebrations in support of the forthcoming national strike which was called upon by their secretary-general.[Gideon Maundu,Standard]

The primary function of a trade union is to promote and protect the interests of its members and, more importantly, to improve working and living conditions of workers. Trade unions in the Public sector, especially in the Education sub-sector have, however fallen short of achieving their set objectives due to challenges that are both external and internal. Some of these challenges have led unions to split.