Port workers elect new leaders in union polls

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Former docker Abubakar Mohamed Abdillahi is the new Dock Workers Union (DWU) general secretary.

He trounced his sole rival, former Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Defined Contribution (DC) scheme chairman Mr Salim Kumaka, after garnering 1042 votes against 581 votes in 13 polling stations.

Abdillahi will be deputised by Mr Gideon Matiku, who garnered 1079 votes against Rashid Mwagasa, who scored 497 votes.

Mr Gunda Kaneo polled 825 votes against Hassan Adan’s 774 votes to become national chairman. He replaced Mr Mohamed Mwasera, who did not defend his seat in the polls. Previously, Mr Kaneno served as vice chairman.

Port workers elect new leaders in union polls

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