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Independent digital platform concept for stakeholder evaluation. Not currently an official COTU Kenya service.

Digital union services concept

Union membership and workplace support, made easier to access.

Search for an affiliate union, apply for membership, track your application, and access member support through one secure digital platform.

Application Status

Check Your Application Status

SECURE LOOKUP

Enter your application reference and contact. We will not reveal whether an application exists until verification succeeds.

Find or join: choose the right service

Find a Union

Search by union name, abbreviation, occupation, industry, employer, county, or sector when you already have a union or sector in mind.

Search directory

Join a Union

Use the guided questionnaire when you need a recommendation and want to continue into registration and application.

Start guided service

How Membership Works

1

Find the relevant union

2

Create and verify your account

3

Submit your application

4

Track approval and check-off

5

Access membership services

Services

Built for workers, unions, and workplace representatives

Workers

  • Union discovery
  • Membership application
  • Application tracking
  • Membership card after approval
  • Grievance submission
  • Worker-rights resources
  • Union notifications

Affiliate unions

  • Member recruitment
  • Application processing
  • Branch administration
  • Form S management
  • Check-off reconciliation
  • Grievance case management
  • Communications
  • Reporting

Shop stewards

  • Assisted registration
  • Recruitment links
  • Application follow-up
  • Grievance escalation
  • Workplace communication

Security

Privacy and controlled access by design

Tenant-isolated union records

Controlled access and audit logging

Purpose-specific notifications

Protected grievance information

Consent history

Participating unions

Worker resources

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which union to join?

Use Join a Union for guided recommendation based on sector, occupation, employer type, and county, with human review where rules overlap.

Can I save an incomplete application?

Yes. The member application workflow saves progress so you can return later.

When will my membership card be available?

Only after your membership is approved and activated. No public fake card is issued.

Can my employer see my grievance?

Employer users cannot access grievance details or internal union notes through the employer portal.

How will I know whether my application was approved?

You can track status in the member portal and receive notifications.

What happens after Form S is submitted?

The employer portal records acknowledgment, correction requests, and check-off activation status.