Former Director of Public Prosecution Philip Murgor has announced his interest for the presidency ahead of the next general elections.
In his announcement, Murgor pledged to save the country from corruption which has rocked previous administrations including the Jubilee government, appealing to President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy President William Ruto to not to seek re-election.
“Governing a complex nation like ours, one needs to approach it sober, with honesty and integrity, and dedicate 24 hours a day- seven days a week for 365 days a year.
The issue now, is simply whether or not President Kenyatta has lived up to the oath of his office, has been competent, effective, fair and equitable to all citizens of Kenya.
The short answer is No," he said. “This decision hasn’t come easily, but after much consultation with family and friends, I know it is the right and only decision I can make to help get this country back on track.
The country is at a tipping point,” he added. Murgor is set to vie on a United Democratic Movement (UDM) Party, pledging to have a female as his running mate.
The lawyer-cum politician made the announcement in an interview with the Sunday Nation.