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Atwoli defends independence of trade unions

President William Ruto and Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli chat during Labour Day celebrations in Nairobi. [PCS]

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has made a case for the independence of trade unions, criticising attempts to interfere with labour unions.

During the Labour Day celebrations in Nairobi, Wednesday, Atwoli said it was unfortunate that "appointed" State officers were leading the encroachment into trade unions.

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