Senior COTU official Albert Njeru Obed dies after short illness
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) official Albert Njeru Obed has died after a short illness, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has announced. Atwoli announced Obed’s death in a post on X on Saturday, August 29, 2026, describing him as a dedicated trade unionist who championed workers’ rights. “It is with profound pain and […]
Senior COTU official Albert Njeru Obed passed away after a short illness, according to COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who announced the news on X on August 29, 2026. Obed, who served as the Treasurer General and General Secretary for the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA), was described by Atwoli as a dedicated trade unionist who championed workers' rights. His loss is deeply mourned by both KUDHEIHA workers and the broader trade union movement.
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