Audio By VocalizeOusted Dock Workers Union of Kenya general secretary Simon Sang. [File, Standard]A section of the Dock Workers Union of Kenya (DWU), aligned to ousted general-secretary Simon Sang, has expressed disappointment over what it termed a “coup” by a rival faction within the union leadership. The dispute escalated on Saturday when a faction led by Sang’s former deputy, Selman Owuor, unanimously elected him as the new general secretary. Supporters of ousted Dock Workers General Secretary Simon Sang, led by assistant chairman Mr Gunda Kaneno (centre). [Patrick Beja, Standard]During the Saturday meeting convened by Owuor, a section of members endorsed his election as general secretary.

Source: Standard Digital April 08, 2026 13:48 UTC