KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion at a past event. He is steps away from becoming an MP after his name was included in the list of nominees. [Photo: The Star]
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) secretary general Wilson Sossion has expressed respect for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for nominating him to the National Assembly.
Sossion said ODM has demonstrated its commitment to the welfare of Kenyan workers by nominating him. He vowed to continue representing the labour movement in parliament.
" I applaud ODM party for nominating me and taking the interest of workers at heart. I shall carry the spirit of workers to the floor of the House. I will do this for the best interest of the Kenyan workers,” Sossion said.
The KNUT boss called for the increase workers representation in the three arms of Government saying this will be a great stride in improving the well-being of workers.
“As a labour movement, we are seeking to be placed in positions of influence and be part of the organs when critical decisions are made,” he added.
Trade Union Congress of Kenya (Tuc-Kenya) chairman Tom Odege also spoke highly of ODM saying it is only the Opposition leader Raila Odinga-led party heeded to their plea while other political parties ignored them.
“To our disappointment, only ODM responded to our circular and made the bold move to enlist Sossion among their selected candidates,” Odege remarked.
The two were speaking during a press conference in Nairobi, Wednesday.