Amani National Congress (ANC) Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi now says he is best suited to take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.
Mudavadi said he had all what it takes to run the country and asked Kenyans to consider voting for him in the next general election.
In an interview with The Standard Tuesday's publication, he said if inaugurated as the Head of State, corruption in the country would be a thing of the past.
"Corruption will go with life sentences for those whose hand is found in the public till. That is my desire, my mission," he said.
The former Vice President would also revive the economy and fight poverty to ensure all Kenyans live decent lives.
"I stand strong on a robust economy that will not impoverish citizens," he remarked.
Mudavadi accused the Jubilee administration of undermining devolution, saying if Kenyans could give him a chance in 2022 he would support the devolved units by ensuring they get sufficient funds to run their affairs in time.
"Currently, there is obvious reluctance to let devolution take off. I will insist that before national government gets its share of budget resources, counties have their disbursements first," he said.
The ANC leader is among the key players in the race to succeed President Kenyatta.
Others include Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga, William Ruto, Moses Wetang'ula, Wycliffe Oparanya and Hassan Joho.