In the last two presidential elections, Prof Mutua has thrown his weight behind the National Super Alliance (Nasa) ticket of ODM party leader Raila Odinga and his running mate Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Prof Mutua said Kenyans are yearning for new leadership devoid of the usual ethnic considerations and has the best credentials voters are looking for. By KITAVI MUTUAMore by this AuthorUS-based Kenyan lawyer Prof Makau Mutua Thursday said he is considering running for president in 2022 to offer the country fresh and untainted leadership. Prof Mutua, known for his hard-hitting newspaper columns, said he feels compelled to offer himself for election because Kenya needs to be rescued from mediocre people who want to lead it. Prof Mutua said Kenyans are yearning for new leadership devoid of the usual ethnic considerations and has the best credentials voters are looking for.

Source: Daily Nation February 21, 2019 14:39 UTC