Francis Atwoli, the president of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), has good reason to be happy now that he has earned a prestigious position in the Kenya Kwanza government.
Atwoli was named to the National Labor Board by Florence Bore, the secretary of the Labour Cabinet, on Friday, May 5.
Atwoli will serve under David Siele as the chairperson alongside other members, including, Jacqueline Mugo, Michael Macharia, George Masese, Ernest Nadome, Rose Omamo, Daisy Wanja Njiru, and Areba Omwoyo Samba.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 (1) of the Labour Institution Act 2007, the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection appoints those mentioned above,” read part of the statement.
Bore also revoked the appointment of Fronikah Shirika.
In his new role, Atwoli will be tasked with advising the CS on all matters concerning employment and labour, legislation affecting employment and labour, and any matter relating to labour relations.
In liaison with the CS, the board shall advise the government on the issues of immigration entry permits, and work permits to non-citizens and the Chief Justice on the assignment of judges to the Industrial Court and the rules of the Industrial Court.
Furthermore, the board may conduct any investigation as t may consider necessary and research into labour, economic and social policy.
Apart from other positions, Atwoli is also the President of the Trade Union Federation of Eastern Africa (TUFEA) and the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU).
