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Uhuru fights for free movement of labor across Africa
By Kenyanitto Oyier | Wednesday, Sep 18th 2019 at 23:23
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President Uhuru Kenyatta flanked by Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli. [Edward Kiplimo/Standard]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged African labour unions to promote free movement of labour, goods and capital across Africa.
Speaking yesterday during a labour conference in Nairobi, Uhuru said his administration had eliminated Non-Tariff barriers between Kenya and other East African countries.
He said only such an effort could promote free trade in the region. The President asked labour leaders to promote Pan-Africanism, which he said was the only sure way for continental prosperity.
“It is very sad and disheartening to see our sons and daughters lose lives while crossing the Mediterranean and get humiliated in foreign lands because Africans cannot come together and create opportunities for the future,” said Uhuru.
“We are not rivals. We must learn that our solidarity will bring prosperity.”
Rising xenophobia
He was addressing the 42nd General Council of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (Oatuu).
He announced that in support of Oatuu initiatives, the Kenyan Government would donate an annual grant of Sh20million to the organization.
Commenting on the recent xenophobic attacks in some African countries, Uhuru said Kenyans understand migrant labour empowers rather than inhibit economic success.
“Kenyans understand that businesses and investments from our African brothers and sisters within our borders bring vibrancy and vitality to our economy.”
“At the same time, it brings opportunities for Kenyans to economically enhance themselves.”
Uhuru said rising cost of living and low prices of goods was driving foreign investors from Africa.
By Kenyanitto Oyier | Wednesday, Sep 18th 2019 at 23:23
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President Uhuru Kenyatta flanked by Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli. [Edward Kiplimo/Standard]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged African labour unions to promote free movement of labour, goods and capital across Africa.
Speaking yesterday during a labour conference in Nairobi, Uhuru said his administration had eliminated Non-Tariff barriers between Kenya and other East African countries.
He said only such an effort could promote free trade in the region. The President asked labour leaders to promote Pan-Africanism, which he said was the only sure way for continental prosperity.
“It is very sad and disheartening to see our sons and daughters lose lives while crossing the Mediterranean and get humiliated in foreign lands because Africans cannot come together and create opportunities for the future,” said Uhuru.
“We are not rivals. We must learn that our solidarity will bring prosperity.”
Rising xenophobia
He was addressing the 42nd General Council of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (Oatuu).
He announced that in support of Oatuu initiatives, the Kenyan Government would donate an annual grant of Sh20million to the organization.
Commenting on the recent xenophobic attacks in some African countries, Uhuru said Kenyans understand migrant labour empowers rather than inhibit economic success.
“Kenyans understand that businesses and investments from our African brothers and sisters within our borders bring vibrancy and vitality to our economy.”
“At the same time, it brings opportunities for Kenyans to economically enhance themselves.”
Uhuru said rising cost of living and low prices of goods was driving foreign investors from Africa.