Mukhwaya backtracks from May 1 celebrations
The Trade Unions Congress of Kenya (TUC-Ke), a federation of public service sector unions, has disassociated itself from claims it is organizing a parallel Labour Day fete.
The Union, through its General Secretary Charles Mukhwaya said the convenors of the parallel celebrations were not its members.
“The purported Convenor of the parallel Labour Day celebrations is neither a member of TUC-Ke nor associated with the federation,” Mukhwaya stated in a statement.
He was reacting to reports that a little-known Trade Unions Congress of Kenya (TUCO) would hold its celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) Grounds on May 1.
COTU has on the other hand scheduled its celebrations at the Uhuru Gardens in Langata Nairobi on the same day and time, with both rival organisations inviting President William Ruto to grace the occasion.
President Ruto is yet to confirm whether he would attend any of the celebrations, sources close to the presidency told People Daily.
According to a letter dated April 24, and addressed to all union officials, Tuco sent out an invitation to its members to attend the 59th Labour Day celebrations to be held at KICC on May 1.
“We are delighted to invite you to the 59th Labour Day celebration, which will take place at the KICC on 1st May 2024 at 9:00am.
