Francis Atwoli Claims Murkomen Refused To Open Adani Deal: “Very Arrogant”

• The General Secretary of the Union of Trade Unions (COTU) Francis Atwoli has supported the ongoing strike by air workers
• Atwoli claimed former Transport Minister Kipchumba Murkomen refused to disclose the deal with Adani to the workers
• According to Atwoli, Ministers in the government of Kenya are the first to be blamed for the current crisis

The General Secretary of the Nairobi Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Francis Atwoli has blamed the former Minister of Transport Dating Murkomen for the ongoing strike of flight attendants.

Why is Murkomen blamed for the flight workers' strike?

Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, September 11, Atwoli accused government officials of refusing to listen to workers' concerns about the Adani plan.

Atwoli claimed Murkomen refused to meet with the airline staff and explain to them the contents of the controversial agreement between Adani and the government.

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According to Atwoli, if Murkomen had answered his calls, the current situation would have been avoided.

“I called the previous CS of Roads and Transport, Murkomen, with the intention of trying to educate and advise him to meet the workers and explain the Adani issue to them. Our ministers are…; they do not receive calls except from businessmen and employers. This is what brought all this ,” Atwoli said.

KQ announces the suspension of flights as the strike continues

Meanwhile, due to ongoing protests, the airline Kenya Airways warned Kenyans about flight changes.

The national airline issued a public notice on Wednesday, September 11, saying that the strike affected departing and arriving passengers.

The airline assured passengers that it will continue to monitor the situation and update them about the affected flights.

What else do you need to know about the Adani Group-JKIA deal?

The court blocked the takeover of the airport by an Indian company.

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