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- Became the National General Secretary of Kenya local government workers union in 1953.
- Was elected also the Secretary General of the Kenya Federation of labour in 1953.
- Protested against government decision to separate the Agikuyu, Aembu and Meru from other communities in Nairobi.
- Attended trade union meetings in Brussels in 1954 and London.
- His visits led to opening of offices for International conference of Free Trade Union and the Trade Union congress in Nairobi.
- Attended local and overseas seminars on trade unionism.
- Gave outstanding lectures on trade unionism.
- Campaigned for the release of the detained unionists and other political leaders.
- Made extensive tours of U.S.A and Canada where he explained Africa problems and called for better conditions.
- 1957 He was elected to the Legislative council.
- Formed Nairobi peoples convention party and became its president upto 1960.
- 1958, he was elected to the international conference of free trade Unions executive board.
- He also became first president of All – African peoples conference in Accra, Ghana in 1958 where he explained Kenyans political problems under colonial rule.
- Became director of publicity and Treasurer of K.A.U in 1952 and 1953 respectively.
- Protested against white domination of the government economic activities and the practice of racism.
- Became Secretary General of K.A.N.U from 1960 to 1969.
- Played leading role in the negotiations for independence at Lancaster Conference .
- Held the post of Minister of labour, Minister for Justice and Constitutional affairs and Minister for Planning and economic development.
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