Thomas Mboya Officially Appointed as KUDHEIHA Acting General Secretary

In a significant leadership transition for Kenya’s labor sector, Brother Thomas Mboya has officially taken the helm of the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA).

The Registrar of Trade Unions formally registered Mboya as the union’s Acting General Secretary in an official notice dated September 9, 2026. This key appointment ensures smooth administration and leadership continuity for one of Kenya’s largest and most vital trade unions.

Before stepping into this top leadership role, Mboya served diligently as the union’s Senior Deputy General Secretary, positioning him perfectly to navigate the union’s current responsibilities.

Mboya is a veteran of the labor movement, bringing over 30 years of rich trade union experience to his new office. His long-standing journey with KUDHEIHA began over three decades ago when he first joined the organization in 1993.

Over the years, Mboya steadily rose through the leadership ranks due to his grassroots mobilization and administrative capabilities:

• 2006: Elected as the Kakamega Branch Secretary, where he spent years significantly expanding KUDHEIHA’s regional membership base and amplifying workers’ voices in Western Kenya.
• 2021: Transitioned to national leadership after being elected as the union’s National Treasurer.
• Subsequent Promotion: Advanced to the position of Senior Deputy General Secretary, serving as the chief deputy before his latest appointment.

Following his formal registration, the new Acting General Secretary expressed his deep commitment to the welfare of the union’s diverse membership, which spans domestic workers, hospitality staff, and institutional laborers.

Mboya pledged to champion stable and inclusive leadership to maintain organizational unity. He emphasized that his primary focus will remain the unwavering protection and advancement of members’ rights and overall welfare across the country.