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

Answer Text:
-He was a trade unionist.
-Became KAU acting treasurer
-Complained to the colonial government over racial discrimination and lack of African representation in Legco.
-Advocated for release of detained trade unionists and political leaders, for example, Kenyatta.
-Addressed public meetings in Canada and USA where he revealed African Problems.
-Was elected a representative of Africans in Legco in 1957.
-Formed the Nairobi People’s Convention party in 1955.
-He was appointed minister of labour in the coalition government.