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…

  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…

      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…

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.

We held our first Board and Branch Secretaries meeting to brainstorm on new strategies that will help us serve our members effectively and efficiently.

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            

We had a very interactive workshop with domestic workers at COTU-K grounds as we commemorated the International Domestic Workers Day. We mainly focused on the role C189 will play in domestic workers lives after its ratification. There is definitely a bright future for our domestic workers as the President of the Republic of Kenya Dr….

Let us celebrate the unsung heroes within our homes, the dedicated and resilient domestic workers who bring comfort, order, and care to our lives. Their tireless efforts deserve recognition, appreciation, and fair treatment. Today, let’s honor their invaluable contributions and work towards a world where their rights and dignity are upheld. Happy International Domestic Workers…