Strengthening Access to Justice for Migrant Workers – KUDHEIHA’s Role Recognized
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…
KUDHEIHA and IUF Hold Evaluation Meeting with Hotel Representatives
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…
SURVEY ON DOMESTIC WORKERS PROVIDING CARE AND SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITY
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…
KUDHEIHA – KAHC 2025 – 2028 CBA
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…
JOURNEY TOWARDS RATIFYING C189
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…
TTC – MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING
On October 2, 2024, we hosted an impactful session in Mombasa, focused on Mental Health and Work-Life Balance for domestic workers. Joined by our partners @Youth Alive Kenya @Oxfam in Kenya, and Oxfam Canada, we engaged in powerful conversations around the importance of balancing work and personal commitments for caregivers. Domestic workers and care…
IT’S TIME TO CARE – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS
We’ve just wrapped up impactful sensitization across Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kiambu! Our mission: educating communities on the importance of care work and domestic work. The response has been overwhelming! #DomesticWorkisWork #CareWork We engaged with local communities to highlight the vital role of domestic workers. It’s heartening to see such positive dialogue…
Meeting with Ministry of Labour and Social Protection CS, Dr. Alfred Mutua
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, CS Dr. Alfred Mutua Holds Crucial Talks with COTU’s Francis Atwoli to Foster Dialogue and Harmony in Labour Sector. Our Secretary General, Bro. Albert Njeru was in attendance.
Board/Branch Secretaries meeting
We held our first Board and Branch Secretaries meeting to brainstorm on new strategies that will help us serve our members effectively and efficiently.
INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS DAY CELEBRATION
On 16th June 2023, we joined Ministry of Labour, FKE, ILO and other stakeholders in commemorating the Domestic Workers Day in Nairobi. https://youtu.be/Q356Y9kkbjo