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What role did Tom Mboya in the struggle for independence in Kenya?

Discuss the role of Thomas Joseph Mboya in the struggle for independence in Kenya.

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1. He was a trade unionist

2. Became KAU acting treasurer

3. Complained to the colonial government over racial discrimination and lack of African representation in Legco

4. Was elected Secretary General of KFL and National General Secretary of KLGWW

5. Advocated for the release of detained trade unionists and political leaders e.g. Kenyatta

6. Addressed public meetings in Canada and USA where he revealed African Problems

7. Was elected a representative of African in Legco in 1957

8. Formed the Nairobi peoples Convention party in 1955

9. He was among those who attended Lancaster House Conference to discuss issues concerning Kenya's independence in 1962

10. He was appointed Minister of Labour in the Coalition government

11. After 1963 elections, he became Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs

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(i) He joined the Nairobi African government servants Association and became the vice president in 1952.

(ii) Mboya became the Secretary General of the Kenya Local government workers union in Kenya in 1953.

(iii) He was the Secretary General of Kenya Federation of Labour in 1953.

(iv) He fought against discrimination of African workers, low wages and poor working condition.

(v) Mboya Affiliated KFL to the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions which gave financial assistance.

(vi) Mboya organized Trade Unions courses in various parts of Kenya.

(vii) He travelled widely where he explained African problems.

(viii) He mediated in the Mombasa Dock workers strike in 1955.
johnmulu answered the question on January 27, 2017 at 14:21

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