Kwale governor hopeful Chirau Ali Mwakwere at a past event. He appealed to residents to ensure they fully participate in the next general election in a bid to help him unseat Mvurya. [Photo/ the-star.co.ke]Kwale County gubernatorial hopeful Chirau Ali Mwakwere has vowed to floor the incumbent, Governor Salim Mvurya come August.Addressing residents at Shimba Hills in Kwale on Sunday, Mwakwere urged residents to make a wise choice in the August 8 polls, adding that the county needs an experienced leader like him who has served as minister and High commissioner in Dar es Salaam.He appealed to residents to ensure they fully participate in the next general election in a bid to help him unseat Mvurya, who he accused of failing in development.“I am the one who initiated the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) while serving in the transport ministry during the Kibaki led government, I am the right leader for this county,” he said.He vowed to curb sand harvesting in Tiwi, Diani and Ukunda, arguing the business was greatly affecting fishing activities in the said areas.Mwakwere said the fishing sector will be geared up for great development once he clinches the county's top seat.“I have been in the government for quiet some time and I have assisted several youths access education outside the country even without depending on government funds. I will double the numbers if I am elected,” he added.Mwakwere also denied claims that he intends to return to Jubilee after he is elected governor on a Wiper ticket, saying that he has never been a member of the Uhuru Kenyatta-led party.The gubernatorial aspirant said education, water and agriculture will be among his top priorities once he ascends to power.Mwakwere is back into active politics and he is to face his Jubilee close opponents and incumbent Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya among other Kwale County gubernatorial aspirants.

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