#FRANCIS ATWOLI

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COTU boss Francis Atwoli crushes an expensive phone in a conference

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RUTO will ‘eat you for supper’ in 2027! – ATWOLI tells RAILA ODINGA and kills his hopes of becoming president of Kenya.

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, has said former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has no chance of winning the 2027 Presidential election. Raila Odinga emerged second in the last year’s presidential election and he is preparing for his sixth attempt for the presidency in 2027. Speaking on Saturday in the Khwisero constituency, Atwoli who was supporting Raila Odinga‘s presidential ambitions in 2022, said the old man has no chance of dethroning President William Ruto in 2027.Atwoli, who has since joined Ruto’s government, told the opposition under the leadership of Raila Odinga that they have a solid opponent in Ruto who will not give them a chance at the ballot come the election year. “Ruto is not a walkover, he is sober and never sleeps, as we speak he is planning for 2027 (elections) and if you cut in on him and are not well prepared he will wipe the floor with you,” Atwoli said. Read the full article

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Francis Atwoli has shamelessly failed his original stand for true leadership. His my-stomach-mindedness had made him a blind Ruto drummer and now he's a useless faceless pale shadow of his former self. Talk of dancing with THUGS.

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Ruto begs Atwoli, "I Wronged You, Forgive Me"

Ruto begs Atwoli, “I Wronged You, Forgive Me”

President William Ruto apologized to the head of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), Francis Atwoli, for his past acts. On December 8, the Head of State confessed that his conflicts with the trade unionist went back to his youth when speaking at a gathering in Kakamega County. In spite of Atwoli being older, Ruto remembered times when he mistreated Atwoli by showing him…

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VIDEO: Emotions as Atwoli's Ex-wife pleads with DP Ruto to help Educate her child.

VIDEO: Emotions as Atwoli’s Ex-wife pleads with DP Ruto to help Educate her child.

Emotions ran deep at a Kenya Kwanza’s campaign rally in Naitiri, Tongaren, Bungoma County after COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli’s ex-wife Roselinder Simiyu pleaded with Deputy President William Ruto to help her educate her child. Roselinder Simiyu Atwoli who is vying for the Bungoma County Woman Representative position,emotionally alleged that the flamboyant COTU SG has neglected her and…

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ANC Mudavadi Now Wants Atwoli Arrested - My Life Is In Danger

ANC Mudavadi Now Wants Atwoli Arrested – My Life Is In Danger

Political friction between Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi and trade unionist Francis Atwoli could end up in the courts of law. Mudavadi has written to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations demanding the arrest of the secretary-general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) over remarks he says threaten his life. Through lawyer Nick Biketi, the Kenya…

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Some Of The Properties Owned by Francis Atwoli

Some Of The Properties Owned by Francis Atwoli

Francis Atwoli was born in Webuye in 1949, the combative labor leader has been serving as the secretary-general for COTU since his first election to the position in 2001. As a vocal trade unionist with a penchant for politics, the abrasive 71-year-old has seen it all. He accumulated most of his wealth in a career spanning over 50 years. Francis Atwoli’s career and board membership Francis…

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Kilobi: Atwoli is an adorable husband

Kilobi: Atwoli is an adorable husband

TV journalist Mary Kilobi has opened up to her private life with trade unionist and politician Francis Atwoli, describing her husband as a respectful and adorable character.

In an interview on YouTube, Kilobi also confirmed that she had known the vocal Atwoli for more than a decade prior to their union.

HOW WE MET

Kilobi’s union to Cotu’s long-serving Secretary General, as a third wife, has in…

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Francis Atwoli: An important voice of a trade unionist

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Francis Atwoli: An important voice of a trade unionist

To a stranger, EBS, MBS Francis Atwoli’s style can be scary as he swings on his swivel chair at the comfort of his office, amid bangs on the table, punctuated with shrieks of “Yes! Yes! Yes!” and “Shenzi!”.

Francis Atwoli, first born; was born in 6 June 1949. He is a vocal Kenyan Trade Unionist who is currently serving as the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU).

EBS, MBS Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU).FRANCIS

He has served in that capacity, since he was first elected in 2001. Mr. Atwoli is married to three wives, Jenifer Khainza, Roselinder Simiyu and Mary Kilobi.

Unconfirmed talk claims he has about seventeen children.

In his role as a representative of the Kenyan workers, Atwoli has expressed criticism of politicians on issues such as their refusal to pay taxes on their allowances, and dabbling in corruption.

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He has also been critical of non-governmental bodies and global institutions including the World Bank, interfering with labour disputes.

He openly supported police officers when they advocated for the creation of a police officers’ union.

Though many knows him as just the COTU Secretary General, Atwoli has won heart of many over the time, locally and internationally due to his voice of a trade unionist in a national discourse and firm decision makings when it comes to matter of workers’ he represents.

Out of his hard work and determination, Francis Atwoli has raised over different roles and ranks across the country including but not limited: 2001 to date, Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya.

1994 to date: General Secretary of the Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union, 1986 to 1994 hold the post of Director of the Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya.

And in 1971 to 1986 he was the Branch Secretary, Union of Posts and Telecommunication Employees as well as in 1967 to 1986, Senior Technician at Kenya Posts & Telecommunication Corporation.

In addition to his responsibilities at COTU, Francis Atwoli has the following additional elective responsibilities: The President of the Pan African Labour movement, the Organization of African Trade Union Unity, OATUU from 2014, a position he still maintains up to now.

Other positions that he currently holds are: Elected Member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization, (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland from 2008, Elected Board Member of Training Centre of the International Labour Organization in Turin, Italy from 2011, Member, Board of Trustees at the National Social Security Fund (Kenya) (NSSF) from 2001;

Council Member of National Industrial Training Authority of Kenya (NITA) from 2001, Elected every year as Independent Non-Executive Director of the embattled National Bank of Kenya from 2003, Member of National Labour Board of Kenya from 2004, Elected Deputy President of the Organization of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) based in Accra Ghana from 2005:

Elected President of Trade Union Federation of Eastern Africa (TUFEA) based in Khartoum, Sudan from 2005, Elected Executive Board Member and now serving Vice President of International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC, based in Brussels, Belgium from 2005 and Elected Chairman of East African Trade Union Confederation (EATUC) based in Arusha, Tanzania from 2005.

Other elective posts he held in the past consists of: Member of National Aids Control Council of Kenya (NACC) between 2001 and 2010, Elected Vice President of the former ICFTU-AFRO in Nairobi, Kenya from 2001 to 2007 and finally, Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) from 2003 to 2009.

He has also won several awards in pack of his work delivery legacy. He is a recipient of both the Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS) and the Moran of the Burning Spear, (MBS) awards in recognition of his role in Championing for Social Justice. .

As well, Masinde Muliro of University of Science and Technology awarded Atwoli with an honorary Doctorate of humane letter D. Litt.

Despite his wide celebrated success as a unionist, he has also received both praise and criticism in equal measures especially when he began openly to take wings politically.

Some see him as a foul-mouthed liability while others look at him as a straight-shooting realist. Nevertheless, both judgement will depend highly on which side of his opinion you agree or disagree with.

the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU), during a media briefing

Just as an African elder in the traditional setting who he is supposed to be the leader and bulwarks of the society, dispensing wisdom in measured tones and reticent dignity, Man Atwoli is already administering his elderly role in the society.

The trade unionist has lately in months made headlines by counselling political leaders, installing some as Mulembe kingpins and anoints the selected few for future State positions while at the same time predicting political doom for others.

He is also known of using punch in his messaging. For example, one time he said at a rally in Lamu County, “Wewe ni kijana mdogo, na lazima uheshimu wazee kama mimi, Maina Kamanda na Raila Odinga. Kama tungetangulia kukutana na mama yako hapa barabarani labda sisi ndio tungekuwa baba yako (You are fairly young and must therefore respect nominated MP Maina Kamanda, Opposition leader Raila Odinga and myself. If anyone among us had encountered your mother first, perhaps one of us would be your father),” at the time he was referring to DP Rutto.

Atwoli is well known to be DP Rutto’s highest critic despite him being in record saying that his, was never personal.

Though his critics call him “the fortune-teller” He has, over the years, demonstrated a rare knack of breaking and mending relations, including bonding well with one-time sworn enemies, with much ease. Only those close to him, can tell better how he manages to do so.

In relation to his mend and sored relationship; of late, Atwoli is well known to be DP Rutto’s highest critic despite him being in record saying that his, was never personal.

He is in records seven years ago on October 15, 2013, when he paid Mr. Rutto a surprise visit at The Hague in a show of solidarity with the DP, who was facing crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the 2007/2008 post-election violence.

Describing the ICC as a political court of disrepute that should not be allowed to try a sitting president (Uhuru Kenyatta) and his deputy. Surprisingly, Mr Atwoli gifted Ruto a Bible and a rosary.

A master of building bridges, Mr. Atwoli has reached out to Mulembe leaders for a couple of times to mend blockades which will enabled them to speak in one voice, gain more power by putting all their votes in one basket as well ensuring they win a presidential seat during coming general election.

Indeed, not every person will love or hate you…some politician from western Kenya who are well known to have differ with him, have been rubbed the wrong way.

These include former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa, whom he supposedly “cursed” and was eventually sacked.

, EBS, MBS Francis Atwoli, the Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) (COTU).

Once upon a time also, he begged the Almighty to give first term MPs the wisdom to stop being misused by senior politicians “who offer them handouts so they can sing their praise songs”. An important voice of a trade unionist in a national dialogue.

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The ordained defender of the people, as a young man, wanted to become a Catholic priest but was not successful because as the firstborn, tradition at the time demanded that he must marry and have children.

Failure, he would have been cursed not to bring bad omen to their family. A risk, Mr. Atwoli was not ready to dare.

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You could soon pay Atwoli to use 'alaa'

You could soon pay Atwoli to use ‘alaa’

COTU boss Francis Atwoli. Photo/Citizen Digital The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli wants to trademark his famous phrase ‘alaa’ which will see anyone who wants to use it pay him thousands of shillings. Atwoli has written to the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) seeking ownership rights for the words for the phrase which has virtually become…

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The day Mary Kilobi surprised bae Francis Atwoli with a brand new Mercedes Benz on his Birthday

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RUTO will ‘eat you for supper’ in 2027! – ATWOLI tells RAILA ODINGA and kills his hopes of becoming president of Kenya.

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, has said former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has no chance of winning the 2027 Presidential election.Raila Odinga emerged second in the last year’s presidential election and he is preparing for his sixth attempt for the presidency in 2027.Speaking on Saturday in the Khwisero constituency, Atwoli who was supporting Raila…

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When I said Kenya is headed into a failed statehood like Lebanon courtesy of Ruto's illegal incompetent government! Now, he and SRC head Cherop Mengich (Rift Valley Mafia) are reducing teachers' salaries from KES20,000 to KES7,000 (USD65)!!! Max salary in Lebanon is USD80! This as Kimani Machungwa with his greed wants MPs' salaries increased to KES1.5M and Francis Atwoli seems not to care. Ruto is spitting on the faces of teachers (after all...UTADO?!). This as KNUT seems overwhelmed! I repeat it, the Right Valley Mafia is overdoing it. This as Ruto is increasing taxes everywhere, increasing electricity bills (he owns majority Kenya Power through Ndindi Nyoro), increasing price of water, increasing NHIF deductions but decreasing remittances...as Kenya Shilling value keeps decreasing daily. RUTONOMICS! RUTO MUST GO.

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Atwoli asks Ruto to reinstate the 8-4-4 education system. 

Francis Atwoli, the secretary general of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU), provided the Presidential Working Party Reforms with twelve proposals about the future of the competency-based curriculum (CBC). In a statement released on December 7th, COTU expressed support for the discontinued 8-4-4 curriculum. The union said that the 2-6-6-3 structure suggested in CBC was not justified…

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VIDEO: Emotions as Atwoli's Ex-wife pleads with DP Ruto to help Educate her child.

VIDEO: Emotions as Atwoli’s Ex-wife pleads with DP Ruto to help Educate her child.

Emotions ran deep at a Kenya Kwanza’s campaign rally in Naitiri, Tongaren, Bungoma County after COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli’s ex-wife Roselinder Simiyu pleaded with Deputy President William Ruto to help her educate her child. Roselinder Simiyu Atwoli who is vying for the Bungoma County Woman Representative position,emotionally alleged that the flamboyant COTU SG has neglected her and…

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Top 5 Male Politicians Who are Highly Polygamous

Top 5 Male Politicians Who are Highly Polygamous

Polygamous in Kenya was legalized in March 2014 when Parliament passed the bill allowing men to marry multiple wives. It was however a common practice in traditional communities in the country and also among the Muslims. The passage of the bill angered female Members of parliament who stormed out of the house. Several Kenyan politicians have however never shied away from the fact that they are…