I am a long serving trade unionist who is the current secretary general of the Central Organization of Trade Unions Kenya [COTU (K)]. I was elected to the board in 2002 having worked for several years as a member of the Agriculture and Plantation Workers Union in Kenya. I have consistently presented myself as a vocal advocate for workers rights frequently making animated speeches in events such as Labour Day, critising politicians on issues such as their refusal to pay taxes on their allowances, ad dabbling in corruption. I have also been critical of Non-Governmental bodies interfering with labour disputes, and global institutions including the World Bank.