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Kenya: KUDHEIHA - National Domestic Workers Council democratically elected

Kenya: KUDHEIHA - National Domestic Workers Council democratically elected

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by IDWFED published Nov 20, 2015 12:00 AM
New development on an IDWF affiliate --- Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) --- a National Domestic Workers Council has been elected through a democratic process in Nairobi on Nov 19.
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Nov 19, 2015 to Nov 20, 2015 (Universal / UTC0)
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National Domestic Workers Council of KUDHEIHA, Kenya

On November 19, the National Domestic Workers Council of KUDEIHA was inaugurated.  In this structure, domestic workers members of the union in 7 counties are organized under Branches which then form the Area Committees which make up the Council.  The Counties included were Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kwale, Kakamega, Nyeri and Eldoret.  As a multi-sectoral union, KUDEIHA is composed of Councils of workers by sectors.

The  National Domestic Workers Council is led by 12 members-strong committee which include the National Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and the Secretary as follows:

  • National Chairperson: Ruth Khakame,-Nairobi 
  • Deputy Chairperson: Eric Gumba- Kwale
  • Secretary: Marcelina Charo- Mombasa
  • Commitee members:

    Kevin Marega      - KIsumu

    Shem Omweri      - Nairobi

    Jane                            - Eldoret

    Michael Muremi - Nyeri

    Mary Mukabi        - Kakamega

    Karisa  Kazungu   - Mombasa

    Peris Wanje           - Kwale

The National Chairperson is a member of the Executive Committee of KUHDEIHA.

The major goal of the Council is to negotiate with the Government  in favour of the  domestic workers nationally and works closely with KUDHEIHA.  It is hoped that through the Council domestic workers will strengthen their representation in the union. 

“(I will) make sure that members are registered including paid up members, liaise with union to reach the UN, lobby and advocate for C 189 and  working together with other stake holders. I will do my best to represent domestic workers in Kenya",

said Ruth, the National Chairperson, 25 years old and has been a full time domestic workers for 6 years.

Nov 19

First chairperson of the council is Ruth Kakame (standing on the right in yellow sweater).Vicky Kanyoka, IDWF Africa Coordinator, was giving a presentation on IDWF progress and ratification c189.
2015-11-19~20 Kenya: KUDHEIHA - National Domestic Workers Council democratically elected

2015-11-19~20 Kenya: KUDHEIHA - National Domestic Workers Council democratically elected

Nov 20

Chairperson of National Domestic Workers Council was being interviewed by the media after the launch of the Council.Hon. Joyce Wanjalah Lay M.P. (front row in yellow dress), County Member of the National Assembly, was addressing at the National Domestic Workers Council forum. She has drafted a bill with consultation with KUDHEIHA and she will present it in the Parliament.
2015-11-19~20 Kenya: KUDHEIHA - National Domestic Workers Council democratically elected 2015-11-19~20 Kenya: KUDHEIHA - National Domestic Workers Council democratically elected

Source & photos: Vicky Kanyoka


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