Central Organisation of Trade Unions-Kenya (COTU-K) Francis Atwoli revealed on Friday, February 28, that he will not sue Martha Karua over using the colour purple to symbolise the People's Liberation Party (PLP), her newly launched party.
While speaking to the media, Atwoli noted that Karua's choice to use purple, which is also COTU-K's national colours, would have no ramifications on the trade union, citing that trade unions are bigger than political parties.
Even so, Atwoli revealed that the process to seek legal redress over Karua's use of colour purple had already kicked off, but further deliberations on the matter led to COTU taking a new direction over the issue. According to him, filing a lawsuit would have enhanced Karua's visibility and popularity, resulting in COTU giving the veteran politician free airtime and coverage in the media.
A photo of People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua during the launch of her new party on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Nairobi.
