Nairobi, April 27 -- Central Organisation of Trade Union (Cotu) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has dismissed those organising a parallel Labour Day celebration next week, saying they are opportunists trying to capitalise on his union's achievements.

Mr Atwoli has instead urged all workers to turn out in large numbers to the Labour Day event at Uhuru Gardens in Lang'ata Nairobi, where a number of their issues will be addressed.

"I am asking Kenyans to ignore all those on social media asking workers to join them in a different function on May 1. I am telling you those opposing Cotu do not understand the structures of trade unions since they do not have people to negotiate on behalf of their workers," said Mr Atowli.

Speaking during a S...