Deported lawyer Miguna Miguna has accused COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli of fraud, money laundering, and labor exploitation, alleging the union leader would face severe penalties in the U.S. or Canada. The claims, posted on social media on March 6, 2019, followed Atwoli's appearance on Jeff Koinange Live.
Miguna alleged that Atwoli, who presents himself as a workers' advocate, siphoned billions in union funds through unauthorized international travel. He also accused COTU of subjecting flower workers to exploitative conditions, comparing the potential legal consequences to those faced by drug kingpin El Chapo Guzman. 'If Atwoli were a U.S. or Canadian citizen, he would be serving 1,500 years in jail for money laundering, theft of union dues, and labor exploitation,' Miguna stated.
No immediate response from COTU or Atwoli was reported in the original source. The Kenyan DAILY POST, which published the report in 2012, cited the allegations as part of its coverage.
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