Atwoli details phone call with Raila before State House meeting with Ruto
Atwoli details his phone call with Raila Odinga before the State House meeting with President William Ruto
Atwoli details his phone call with Raila Odinga before the State House meeting with President William Ruto.
Francis Atwoli, the secretary-general of the Central Organizations for Trade Unions (COTU-K), disclosed that he called Azimio leader Raila Odinga on the phone before meeting President William Ruto at the State House on December 1st.
Speaking on Saturday, December 3 at a funeral in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Atwoli said he told Raila that he had to see Ruto for the benefit of the workers he represented.
He said that supporting the former prime minister in his opposition to the current administration would put his employment in danger and harm Kenyan employees.
“I explained to Raila that I have my own constituency which I represent and that I engaged in politics of representation where I support worker-related issues – but we did not get the presidency.
“As an international labour leader, I went to those who got it so that they help me implement the international labour convention standards that I am recognized for globally,” Atwoli remarked.
The advantages of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to employees were among the themes covered, according to Atwoli.
He made it clear, though, that their new bond would endure past Ruto’s five-year tenure.
“If that young man (Ruto) snatched the seat from us yet we had Uhuru Kenyatta, who was the government, what makes you think that he will not walk over us in 2027?” Atwoli posed.
In addition, he revealed that he and the head of state looked past the bitter exchange they had before the elections citing the kukata miti Sugoi and mzee wa nyororo slurs.
Atwoli downplayed accusations that he warmed up to Ruto for personal interests adding that the meeting was held in broad daylight.
He disclosed that he did not meet the president alone and was accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Kakamega Senator Boni Khakwale.
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