Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa has been the latest politician to declare interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial race.
Speaking on Saturday, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) member declared that he is preparing to battle other hopefuls in the race to unseat Governor Mike Sonko.
He declared that he will be seeking the seat on an ODM ticket, a race likely to also include former Governor Evans Kidero and Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi.
"Ile kivumbi itakuwa pale kwa nominations kati yangu, Kidero na Tim Wanyonyi haitakuwa ya mchezo," said the ODM chair for the Nairobi county branch on Radio Jambo, Saturday.
He added that he is ready to answer to criticisms from people opposed to his bid, adding that he has every right to contest for any seat he wishes, just like any other Kenyan.
He also expressed confidence that he has what it takes to serve in that capacity, basing his decision on his supporters, whom he claimed have been pushing him to go for the higher post.
"Hakuna kiti ya mtu hii Kenya, niko na haki ya kusimama na niko tayari kwa majukumu haya (these seats are not reserved for specific persons, I too have the right to vie and am ready for the responsibility)," said the former Nairobi mayor.
Kidero was the first governor between 2013 and 2017, after which he lost it to Sonko of the ruling Jubilee Party.