Machakos governor Alfred Mutua has claimed he is the best presidential candidate Ukambani region can field.
Addressing residents on Tuesday at Muli Farm while issuing title deeds to the squatters, an event organised by the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), Mutua has, however, hailed President Uhuru and the past regimes for their hard work that has seen many development projects unveiled.
“The Presidents including the founding father of the Nation Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, his vice president Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta, have done a lot for this country in the fight for multi-party democracy, infrastructural development and the handshake, but we need generational change in the leadership of this country and I’m the best suited,” Mr Mutua said as quoted Nation.
Mutua argued that his 'connection' with other Kenyans from other regions adds up to his qualities of being a national leader.
“You should support a leader who has the following from other communities but not a leader who uses the tribal tag for his selfish gains of enriching himself. I have following in Nyeri, Kakamega, Kisii, Mombasa and other regions,’ Dr Mutua added.
Mutua's sentiments have come at a time 2022 succession politics have intensified with several leaders including his Ukambani counterpart Kivutha Kibwana (Makueni governor) declaring 2022 presidential bid.