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COTU threatens industrial action against government over hiked pump prices

COTU officials giving a statement on the new fuel prices led by their Deputy Sec-Gen Benson Okwaro in Nairobi. [David Muthoka, Standard]

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has threatened to take industrial action against the government if it fails to cushion workers against the high fuel prices and ballooning taxes.

The Union's statement comes a day after the Energy Cabinet Secretary said that Kenyans should expect occasional hikes in fuel prices for the next five months.

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