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Unions, FKE reject radical pro-workers Bill

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Bata stewardship marching with their merchandise dummy on 1st May 2022 at Nyayo National Stadium on Labour Day celebrations in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Proposals by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei to amend the Employment Act, 2007 to protect employees from working beyond the stipulated working hours has drawn the ire of trade unions.

The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has reject the idea on grounds that it could lead to job losses and scare away investors.

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