KICOWU Wants IEBC Staff To Join The Union

BY MAXIMILA WAFULA 

The Kenya independent comissions workers Union (KICOWU) led by  secretary general Mr. Njeru Kanyamba today held a press briefing at their offices, demanding that the employees of the independent electoral and boundaries Commission (IEBC) staff have been facing threats and intimidation during and after the recent conducted National Elections and that a few officials of the Commission were abducted , threatened and at least one of them found dead.

PHOTO/KICOWU Secretary General Mr. Njeru Kanyamba

The union mandate is to agitate for the rights and freedom of workers , they  wish to condemn unreservedly the threats and or attacks on the workers whether by goons or sponsored schemes and ask that in future , the police officer sent to the polling station during elections are not only sent to protect votes , but also to ensure security of the staffs during the entire process.

Meanwhile KICOWU , wish to put ON NOTICE  the chairman and CEO of the Commission Mr. Wafula Chebukati and Mr.Hussein Marjan that they have to continue to preside over a commission that does not respect the constitution of Kenya , Article 41and the Labour Relations Act, section 4 both of which allow every employee the freedom and right to join a Union .All this time, the managers of the Commission have refused or are unwilling to allow their employees to enjoy the Freedom of Association.

Following that there is a matter pending in court on the same they will wait for the conclusion of the case and ensure that Every Employee will enjoy the right to join and participate in a Union of their  choice said Mr. Njeru Kanyamba.

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