LABOR DAY

[PHOTOS] Kenyans celebrate Labour day at Nyayo stadium

This years gathering is the first in person meeting since Covid-19 struck in 2020.

In Summary

• Other government officials attending the celebrations are Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu, Nairobi Woman Rep Aspirant Esther Passaris and ODM Sec Gen Edwin Sifuna.

President Uhuru Kenyatta embraces COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli shortly after marking labour day celebrations at Nyayo stadium on May 1, 2022
President Uhuru Kenyatta embraces COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli shortly after marking labour day celebrations at Nyayo stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

President Uhuru Kenyatta and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli have today joined workers as they celebrate Labour Day at Nyayo National Stadium.

Media personality Mary Khavere 'Mama Kayai' with Federation of Kenya employees Executive Director Jackline Mugo during the celebrations of labour day at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Media personality Mary Khavere 'Mama Kayai' with Federation of Kenya employees Executive Director Jackline Mugo during the celebrations of labour day at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

This year's gathering is the first in-person meeting since Covid-19 struck Kenya in 2020.

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses his Aide de Camp regarding salary increament during a state address during labour day celebrations at the Nyayo stadium on May 1, 2022
President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses his Aide de Camp regarding salary increament during a state address during labour day celebrations at the Nyayo stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

This day is set aside to honour and recognize labourers and workers' unions for their contributions to the country.

President Uhuru Kenyatta joins COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli among government officials when he arrived for the celebrations of labor day at Nyayo National Stadium on May 1, 2022
President Uhuru Kenyatta joins COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli among government officials when he arrived for the celebrations of labor day at Nyayo National Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Labour CS Simon Chelugui also attended the celebrations.

Kenyans attending Labour day celebrations at Nyayo stadium gestures at Uhuru Kenyatta's motorcade as it exists shortly after the ceremony on May 1, 2022
Kenyans attending Labour day celebrations at Nyayo stadium gestures at Uhuru Kenyatta's motorcade as it exists shortly after the ceremony on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Other leaders who attended the celebrations are Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu, Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris and ODM secretary-general ODM Edwin Sifuna.

Crowd cheers during President's Uhuru's speech on 12% minimum wage increase to all labourers during the marking of the labour day celebrations at Nyayo stadium on May 12, 2022
Crowd cheers during President's Uhuru's speech on 12% minimum wage increase to all labourers during the marking of the labour day celebrations at Nyayo stadium on May 12, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
A quarter filled stadium during the celebration of labour day at the Nyayo National Stadium on May 1, 2022
A quarter filled stadium during the celebration of labour day at the Nyayo National Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli at the labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli at the labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Esther Passaris, ODM Sec Gen Edwin Sifuna and Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu attend the labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Esther Passaris, ODM Sec Gen Edwin Sifuna and Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu attend the labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Security firms on a procession at Nyayo Stadium during the marking of labour day on May 1, 2022
Security firms on a procession at Nyayo Stadium during the marking of labour day on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
NHIF among the medical sectors during the marking of labor day at the Nyayo National Stadium on May 1, 2022
NHIF among the medical sectors during the marking of labor day at the Nyayo National Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Workers Unions attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Workers Unions attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Manufacturing industries workers attend labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
COTU Scretary General Francis Atwoli and other members at the labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
COTU Scretary General Francis Atwoli and other members at the labor day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Security firms on a procession at Nyayo Stadium during the marking of labour day on May 1, 2022
Security firms on a procession at Nyayo Stadium during the marking of labour day on May 1, 2022
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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