Francis Atwoli Biography and Wiki
Francis Atwoli is a Kenyan Trade Unionist and Labour Leader both in Africa and globally who has dedicated close to three-quarters of his life in the service of the working men and women with a strong conviction to serving mankind.
He is the secretary-general of the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), a position he has served in since he was first elected in 2001. He is also one of the Board of Directors at the National Bank of Kenya Ltd.
Francis Atwoli Age and Birthday
Atwoli is 70 years old as of 2019. He was born on June 6, 1949, in Kakamega County, Kenya. Francis celebrates his birthday on June 6th every year. He will be 71 years old as of 2020.
Francis Atwoli Height and Weight
Francis appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Francis Atwoli Education
He studied at St. Mary’s School, Nairobi, an all-boys’ non-residential school, administered by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi. He completed his O-Level studies there. Later, between 1974 and 1992 he earned labor scholarships at the ILO College of International Labour Studies in Turin, Italy, the Cotu Institute of Education in Limuru, Kenya and George Mini Labor Centre in Maryland, United States.
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Francis Atwoli Parents and Siblings
Details talking about Atwoli’s parents and siblings are not disclosed to the public. According to various reliable online sources, Francis Atwoli has
Francis Atwoli Wife / Married
He was married to RoseLinder Simiyu Atwoli who was contesting for Webuye West parliamentary seat in the 2017 general election. During the campaign, she was not using his husband’s name as she did not want people to perceive that she was leveraging her relation to Atwoli to vie.
“In most cases, I have tried to avoid the name of my husband because people will perceive that am leveraging my relation to Atwoli to vie, “I am the only women currently in the race for this seat and nobody should expect special treatment,” said Simiyu as quoted in the Standard.
Atwoli recently added another wife to the several he already has after marrying KTN news anchor Mary Kilobi who is said to be carrying his child. The 34-year-old anchor defended her union with the unionist boss who is double her age saying she loves him to death.
Atwoli revealed he already bought Kilobi a brand new vehicle with reports indicating its a high-end machine which cost several millions of shillings. The unionist said with his other wife has decided to join politics, he felt lonely and had to get another woman to take care of him in his sunset years.
Atwoli opens up about his Love life | Francis Atwoli Mary Kilobi
Firebrand COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has for the first time revealed how he met KTN’s Mary Kilobi and promised to marry her when she was of age. Appearing on Citizen TV’s JK Live, Atwoli disclosed that, he met with Ms. Kilobi 13 years ago in Uganda at a time she was only 21 years old and vowed to marry her when she matured.
“When I met her about 13 years ago, that’s is in 2005 in Kampala and she was at that time with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and I was in a company of my second wife whom I have released to go and do politics and she has taken over. At that particular time we talked and she was still young at around 21 years old and I told her when you mature even if it takes 1000 years I will marry you. After she stays in Uganda she came back to Kenya, got a job with KTN. And because of the nature of work I do, you need somebody to assist you, you want somebody to rush and get you something and it must be a person you trust. She is my assistant, she is my lover, she is my wife and she got to take care of me. Am a stupid Lover,” Said Atwoli.
Atwoli added that he respects her elder wife so much because of the commitment she has shown throughout their relationship and kept together with his family.
The COTU boss was responding to Jeff Koinange’s question after he asked him to speak to his wife Mary Kilobi who was watching the program at home.
“I tell she is a nice lady, she is taking care of me, she is committed to our relationship and that does not mean I don’t respect my elder wife, she is a wonderful mama she has kept me together and she is doing a commendable job”, added Francis Atwoli.
Asked about their age difference Atwoli stated that “There is no age limit between a man and a woman, everywhere in the world,”.
Francis Atwoli Children
Francis Atwoli Son
He has three sons. His elder son, Lukoya Atwoli, is a senior lecturer at Moi University and a consultant psychiatrist with his own practice. He once accused him of being one of the major driving forces behind the historic doctors’ strike that saw doctors out of work for more than 82 days now. Atwoli said Lukoye has been urging doctors to refuse to end the strike as private practitioners continue reaping benefits in seeing patients.
Francis Atwoli Daughters
He has two daughters by the name Malaika and Rachael Nasumbu Atwoli who graduated in 2017 from South African aviation school and got herself her first commercial flight license. She can now fly commercial planes.
He also has an adopted daughter Valentine Nekesa, who he adopted after her mother passed away, she was the first winner of Shs 5 million on BLAZE BYOB. She is also an entrepreneur, designer and motivational speaker, who is the Founder of Nekesa Queens Limited, a company that she formed in 2014, at age 17.
Francis Atwoli Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Francis Atwoli
- Full Name: Francis Atwoli
- Age/ How Old?: Atwoli is 70 years old as of 2019
- Date of Birth: He was born on June 6, 1949
- Place of Birth: Kakamega County
- Education: St. Mary’s School, ILO College of International Labour Studies in Turin, Italy
- Birthday: June 6
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Father’s Name: Livingstone Alubala
- Mother’s Name: Mary Machengo
- Siblings: 7
- Married?: Mary Kilobi, RoseLinder Simiyu
- Children/ Kids: Malaika, Rachael Nasumbu, Valentine Nekesa, Lukoya Atwoli
- Height/ How tall?:
- Weight:
- Profession: Politician
- Net worth:
Francis Atwoli Career
After completing his ‘O’ level studies at Nairobi’s St Mary’s High School he became a technician with the East African Post and Telecommunications in June 1967. After three months in his job, he became a shop steward and his first salary was Sh140 and a house allowance of Sh40. But the money was delayed for three months since it had to be captured in the payroll system. In 1986 he was sacked in “public interest.”
Between 1974 and 1992 he earned labor scholarships at the ILO College of International Labour Studies in Turin, Italy, Cotu Institute of Education in Limuru and George Mini Labour Centre in Maryland, USA. Later he joined Cotu after his attempt to become general secretary of the Union of Post and Telecommunications Employees flopped. “I was rigged out of the elections,” he asserts. In 1994 he was elected general secretary of the Kenya Agriculture and Plantation Workers Union after two of his predecessors died in quick succession. This seat enabled him to vie for a Cotu position when former boss Joseph Mugalla retired.
Francis Atwoli Networth / Wealth
He always wears a gold chain, bracelet, and watches. He used to drive a Mercedes Benz car, S300 model worth Sh30 million, one of its kind in Kenya. The vehicle changes its color according to the weather. In 2017 he bought the Mercedes Maybach 6 Cabriolet, the car costs about Kshs.60 million. Francis Atwoli has an estimated net worth of more than 1.5 billion.
Francis Atwoli William Ruto
In April 2019, while speaking to the media, Atwoli allegedly made a comment that the Deputy President William Ruto might not even appear in the ballot papers come 2022 in the general elections. This statement received mixed reactions from politicians and the public. Some supported him while others lashed out at him for making such allegations.
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Francis Atwoli Positions
- Independent Non-Executive Director, National Bank of Kenya Limited.
- Chairman, East African Trade Union Confederation.
- President, Trade Union Federation of Eastern Africa
- President, Organisation of African Trade Union Unity
- Member-Governing Body, International Labour Organization.
- Vice President, International Labour Conference
- Vice President, The International Trade Union Confederation
- Secretary-General, Central Organization of Trade Unions
- Secretary-General, Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union
Frequently Asked Questions About Francis Atwoli
Who is Francis Atwoli?
Francis Atwoli is a Kenyan Trade Unionist and Labour Leader both in Africa and globally who has dedicated close to three-quarters of his life in the service of the working men and women with a strong conviction to serving mankind.
How old is Francis Atwoli?
Atwoli is 70 years old as of 2019. He was born on June 6, 1949, in Kakamega County, Kenya. Francis celebrates his birthday on June 6th every year. He will be 71 years old as of 2020.
How tall is Francis Atwoli?
Francis appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Is Francis Atwoli married?
He was married to RoseLinder Simiyu Atwoli who was contesting for Webuye West parliamentary seat in the 2017 general election. He is currently married to Mary Kilobi.
How much is Francis Atwoli worth?
Francis Atwoli has an estimated net worth of more than 1.5 billion.
Where does Francis Atwoli live?
Because of security reasons, Francis has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of the house.
Is Francis Atwoli dead or alive?
Francis Atwoli is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Francis Atwoli Now?
Francis Atwoli is a Kenyan Trade Unionist and Labour Leader both in Africa and globally who has dedicated close to three-quarters of his life in the service of the working men and women with a strong conviction to serving mankind.
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