As the co-founder of Kenya's National Waste Pickers Association and founder of Empower Grassroots Initiatives, John is a pioneering advocate for environmental sustainability and social justice. He began his grassroots organising journey at 16 in Kisumu and has spent his life championing the rights, dignity, and integration of waste pickers. Today, he draws on his on-the-ground experience to support transformative programs that shape sustainable waste management and circular economy practices across Kenya.