When landed in Kenya in 2012, Thangwa's quest to redefine public service lingered every dawn, hence his decision to vie for a political seat later in 2013.

He vigorously campaigned on a platform of change, servant leadership and patriotism to the country and its people.

After clinching the Ngewa ward seat in Kiambu, Thangwa was nicknamed "the people's defender" thanks to his convincing service to an otherwise economically deprived rural community.

The unapologetic Chinese admirer stressed that Kenya would draw vital lessons from the Asian giant to accelerate socio-economic transformation.

"It is appropriate to say that Sino-Kenya partnership has been transformative. We have cooperated in diverse spheres like trade, education, culture and infrastructure development," said Thangwa, who hopes to use his position as a legislator to promote Kenya- China ties in many fields.

Thangwa's seven-year-old daughter who was born in China during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, is relatively fluent in Chinese and has always pestered the parents to organize a visit to China.

"My daughter spoke fluent Chinese at the age of two and still retains a strong affinity to the country. Our plan is to dispatch her to China for further studies when she grows up," he said.