Water Sector workers form first union

Kenya Union of Water and Sewerage members protest outside City Hall, Nairobi, opposing a bill seeking to transfer management of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company to the County Government. [File, Standard]

Workers in the water sector have finally formed a union to champion their rights and concerns after years without representation in a trade union.

On Monday, the Water Services Workers Union (WASWU) signed its first recognition agreement with Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company.