He was born in Tungulu village in Bura, which is part of Taita-Taveta County. He worked as a primary school teacher, and during this time, he authored several school textbooks. He joined active politics, vying for the Mwatate seat with the Democratic Party of Kenya, then led by former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki.
He represented Mwatate Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya on an Orange Democratic Movement ticket.
He was elected in 2007, but was unable to defend his seat in the 2013 general election.
He was a member of the East African Legislative Assembly, representing Kenya from 2001 to 2006. He served as the assistant minister for Education during his term as member of parliament.
