Following recent media reports on severe exploitation, human-rights violations, and preventable deaths of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. The accounts of deception by recruitment agencies, confiscation of passports, unpaid wages, violent abuse, and a pattern of uninvestigated deaths constitute nothing less than a humanitarian crisis affecting thousands of Kenyan women. For years, our union…

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a groundbreaking report titled Assessment of the Legal Frameworks for Access to Justice for Migrant Workers in and from Kenya and Uganda. The study examines how existing laws, policies, and institutions in the two countries align with international and regional standards on migrant workers’ rights. Among the key…

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a groundbreaking report titled Assessment of the Legal Frameworks for Access to Justice for Migrant Workers in and from Kenya and Uganda. The study examines how existing laws, policies, and institutions in the two countries align with international and regional standards on migrant workers’ rights. Among the key…

The Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, and Hospitals Workers (KUDHEIHA), in collaboration with the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF), has successfully concluded an evaluation meeting with representatives from the hospitality sector. The session marked the completion of a project that has been running since…

We’re proud to announce that we have officially been enjoined as an Interested Party in the landmark case: Kituo Cha Sheria & 13 Others v. CS for Labour & Others ELRC Petition No. E038 of 2023. This case addresses the urgent crisis of abuse, trafficking, and exploitation of Kenyan domestic workers especially women working in…

    Over the last 3 weekends, KUDHEIHA, in partnership with UDPK and ILO, hit the ground in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kakamega, and Meru to assess the realities of domestic workers supporting persons with disabilities. From caregivers and employers to OPD leaders and government reps — voices were heard. We’re spotlighting labour rights, dignity in care…

We are proud to present the KUDHEIHA–KAHC Collective Bargaining Agreement the #1 hotel sector CBA in Africa and with good reason.This agreement sets the gold standard for hotel and hospitality workers across the continent, with clauses that truly protect and empower: Decent Wages & Benefits – Structured salary scales, housing allowance, meal provisions, and service charge…

In 2011, the International Labour Organization adopted Convention No. 189 and Convention No. 190, landmark international treaties that set global labor standards for domestic and other vulnerable workers. Convention 189 recognizes domestic work as real work and guarantees protections such as fair wages, rest days, social security, and freedom from abuse and discrimination. For too…

  The ELRC Bungoma and Kakamega CUC met with Principal Judge Hon. Justice Byrum Ongaya in Bungoma. Attendees included Hon. David Nderitu, Presiding Judge ELRC Kakamega and Bungoma, Hon. Kandet, Registrar ELRC, State Law Office, magistrates, Ministry of Labour, County Commissioners, Judge Land Court Bungoma, and other partners.

A Historic Gathering in Nakuru! KUDHEIHA proudly joined 264 dynamic leaders representing all 90 KMTC campuses as they convened in the vibrant city of Nakuru for the highly anticipated National Works Committee Election. A true testament to the power of unity, leadership, and progress in shaping the future of workers’ representation! #KMTC #UnionStrong #EmpoweringWorkers