The Central Organisation of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K), has demanded the swift deportation of a Chinese national who was recently captured in a viral video engaging in a physical confrontation with a Kenyan worker.
In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, November 16, COTU condemned the incident, describing it as a blatant violation of the rights, dignity, and safety of Kenyan workers.
The union urged authorities to intensify efforts to identify and take action against foreign employers who misuse their power and mistreat local employees.
According to COTU, cases of foreign investors abusing Kenyan workers are becoming increasingly common, and the union insisted that such behavior will not be tolerated.
“COTU is deeply concerned by the rising cases of abuse of Kenyan workers by foreign investors,” the statement read. “We will not sit back and watch the dignity of workers in this country being trampled on by rogue Chinese employers operating within Kenya.”
The viral video shows the Chinese national repeatedly provoking and assaulting a Kenyan employee, who tries his best to remain calm and avoid retaliating.
In the background, another voice can be heard encouraging the worker to fight back, but he continues to restrain himself despite the aggression.
Although the two individuals later reconciled, many Kenyans online expressed doubt about the sincerity of the peace gesture, with some suggesting that the reconciliation may have been influenced by pressure or fear.
COTU also highlighted a separate shocking incident where another Chinese supervisor was recorded forcing Kenyan workers to sing traditional Chinese songs while on duty.
The union publicly named the manager and exposed details including his passport number and KRA PIN, accusing him of subjecting employees to long, exhausting working hours for very little pay.
In addition to calling for deportation of the offenders, COTU urged the Ministry of Interior to step up its oversight of companies managed by foreign nationals.
The union wants stricter enforcement to ensure that all employers—regardless of nationality—treat Kenyan workers fairly and comply with labour laws.
“We urge the Ministry, working closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to enhance monitoring, compliance, and enforcement measures for all enterprises run by foreign nationals,” COTU added, stressing that protecting Kenyan workers must be a top priority.
The union’s statement has sparked widespread debate, with many Kenyans supporting the call for tougher action against exploitative foreign employers, especially those accused of mistreating local workers.
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