My five-year stint in Parliament has been fruitful but challenging

Nominated MP Wilson Sossion addressing the media at Parliament. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The curtains are coming down on the 12th Parliament where I have served as MP following nomination by Orange Democratic Movement to represent workers. My engagement with the parliamentary leadership and all those who sought my services was worthwhile and productive, though I should confess it was not a walk in the park. I am grateful to the ODM leadership for recognising Kenyan workers through me.

l faced considerable challenges from all sides, including some top unionists who spiritedly challenged my nomination by ODM. But since my discharge of duties and responsibilities was based on professionalism, rule of law, honesty and meaningful relationships with parliamentary and union leaderships, l surmounted the challenges.