Former Industrialization Minister Joe Nyaga's son John Mwaniki has declared interest in the August 9th presidential election.
Speaking on Tuesday at Kutus, Kirinyaga county, Nyaga said he will present his papers to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), noting that he will be contesting as an independent candidate.
He noted that the decision was arrived at after holding an intense consultative meeting with leaders drawn from the vote-rich region of Mt Kenya.
" In about two weeks, I am going to unveil my bid as an independent candidate for the Presidency of the Republic of Kenya as is my democratic right,"he stated.
Adding that his bid was inspired by his quest to disprove the belief that the Presidency in Kenya is reserved for specific communities .
He insisted that all communities regardless of it's population have the right to contest the seat.
"Any community can field a presidential candidate or as many as it wishes."
Nyaga a communication and advertising expert holds a Master's Degree from the University of Cambridge.
He joins a growing list of candidates who have declared interest for the the top seat who include businesswoman Grita Muthoni, Jimi Wanjigi and David Waihiga, gospel singer Rubeun Kagame, Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.
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