The Central Organisation of Trade Unions will work with the administration of President William Ruto to promote unity and the rights and welfare of Kenyan workers.
Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli on Wednesday congratulated Ruto saying it is only through unity that the government can put in place mechanisms to spur economic growth and improve the terms and conditions of workers.
He said it has been Cotu's tradition to work with the government of the day which provides an environment where workers through Cotu, employers through FKE and the government through the Ministry of Labour work in a tripartite structure.
“In his inaugural speech, President Ruto was full of reconciliation and hope and we associate ourselves with his resolution and assurance of working with all Kenyans from the political divide in building a united and prosperous Kenya,” Atwoli said.
“We support the President’s call for unity and reconciliation as we hope and trust, and call upon other Kenyans of goodwill to have all hands on deck.”
He said Kenya is bigger than everyone else, especially those who were involved in the political campaigns and bickering.
“It is important to note that at any given time when Kenyans have failed to move in one direction, a problem has always occurred and those who have suffered the most have been workers, children and women,” he said.
He said the inaugural speech by Ruto must be taken seriously as it plants a sense of hope in Kenyans.
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
