Deputy President William Ruto with Governor Alfred Mutua at a past function. [Photo/Nairobi Digest]
Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has officially declared his presidential ambition come the 2022 elections.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap leader made the revelation when he launched his re-election manifesto.
Mutua said he had what it takes to seek the country’s top job in 2022 adding he had made wide consultations with elders, opinion shapers and leaders from all walks of life.
“I have traversed across the country and people tell me they want rapid development .That is why I have accepted their call that I ran for the presidency come 2022,” said Mutua, as quoted by Capital FM.
The governor will face, among others, Deputy President William Ruto, who has also declared interest in the country's top seat come 2022.
Mutua unveiled the manifesto themed “Propelling Machakos from the third world to the first world” at the Machakos University.
Among the ambitious programs in the manifesto include the construction of the Machakos International Airport with special import and export zones.
“Already approval has been sought from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and the completion of the airport will connect Machakos directly to the world,” said the Governor.