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Francis Atwoli (born 6 June 1949) is a Kenyan
trade unionist
A trade union (labor union in American English), often simply referred to as a union, is an organization of workers intent on "maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment", ch. I such as attaining better wages and Employee ben ...
who is currently serving as the Secretary General of the
Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU (K). He has served in that capacity since he was first elected in 2001.
He has equally been serving as the General Secretary of the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers' Union since 1994.
Career
In his role as a representative of Kenyan workers,Francis Atwoli has continued championing for social justice by advocating for decent work, accountable governments, and better policies for workers. This has seen the membership of COTU (K) grow from 300,000 to now over 4,000,000. One of the major achievements of Atwoli was mainstreaming labor rights in the 2010 constitution.
Some of the official capacities Atwoli has served in, include :
* 2001 – to-date: Secretary General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions Kenya.
* 1994 – to-date: General Secretary of the Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union.
* 1986 – 1994: Director of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, Kenya.
* 1971 – 1986: Branch Secretary, Union of Posts and Telecommunication Employees.
* 1967 – 1986: Senior Technician at Kenya Posts & Telecommunication Corporation.
Elected positions and appointments
Other considerations
In addition to his responsibilities at COTU, Atwoli has the following additional responsibilities:
* Independent Non-Executive Director,
National Bank of Kenya
National Bank of Kenya (NBK), also known as National Bank, is a commercial bank in Kenya, the largest economy in the East African Community. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya, the central bank, and national banking regulator. Effectiv ...
* Chairman, East African Trade Union Confederation
* President, Trade Union Federation of Eastern Africa
* President, Organisation of African Trade Union Unity
* Member, Governing Body,
International Labour Organization
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and o ...
* Vice President, International Labour Conference
* Vice President, The International Trade Union Confederation
* Secretary General, Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Awards
He is a recipient of both the
Chief of the Burning Spear (CBS),
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.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology or MMUST, formerly Western University College of Science and Technology, is a non-profit public university in Kenya. The university is named after Masinde Muliro, a Kenyan politician who helped fo ...
conferred Atwoli the degree of
Doctor of Humane Letters
The degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (; DHumLitt; DHL; or LHD) is an honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society.
The criteria for awarding the degree differ ...
(Labour Relations) Honoris Causa of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
Family
Atwoli is married to two women, Jenifer Khainza and Mary Kilobi.
Mr. Francis Atwoli has seventeen children.
References
External links
Atwoli: Foul-Mouthed Liability Or A Straight-Shooting Realist?As at 21 April 2019.
As of 19 February 2009.
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1949 births
Living people
Luhya people
Kenyan politicians
Kenyan trade union leaders
People from Bungoma County