Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana has declared that he will be running for the presidency in the 2022 polls, after months of toying with the idea of going for the top seat.
The county boss now says that he is the man to "save the nation from the agony of bad economy" once he takes over from President Uhuru Kenyatta who is headed for retirement.
Speaking in Kalamba Ward on Tuesday, the county chief, who is ranked among the best serving, said that he has the required experience, being on his second and last term.
He noted that he has what it takes to take the nation to the next level on matters of democracy and bettering the economy.
“My experience from Makueni tells me I have what it takes to govern all the other counties combined and inflame development ideologies that have never been witnessed before,” he said.
He also bashed Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) boss Kalonzo Musyoka, who is also eyeing the seat, pointing out that he has nothing to show for his many years in politics.
Kibwana, who is ironically in office on the Wiper party ticket, said that he is under intense pressure from Kenyans to run for the seat, adding that he has heeded their calls.
“How can I decline the people’s call to occupy an office that provides room for me to do what I love?” he posed, while claiming that he was otherwise planning to retire after 2022.
Terming himself a leader who understands the needs of his people, he stated that he will deliver what people haven't gotten from their leadership.
"To spur economic development, a leader should first understand the people’s needs and provide consultation space for others in order to offer the best solutions to the needs," he added.
Should he realize his declaration, he will be facing off with among others, Deputy President William Ruto, whose bid is already in the public domain.