Matiang'i: No scores to settle, I just want to fix my country

According to Dr. Matiang'i, he only seeks to serve the nation and redeem it from the current challenges bedeviling Kenyans.

He believes he is the best-suited candidate to take over the mantle and resuscitate the nation's status back to being an economic powerhouse.

"If this country wants seriousness and delivery of services, I am one of the candidates they should look at very carefully," he told K24 on Monday.

"I have no scores to settle with anyone...I have no political debts...I am here for only one purpose - making the contribution to fix the challenges that face my country and to go forward."

The ex-CS believes that Kenya has great potential, owing to its rich resources and an educated young populace, and fixing the nation will not be an arduous task, though gnarly.

"Countries go through situations like we are going through right now. The worst thing that can happen to all of us is to lose hope in our country, to sometimes feel discouraged," he said.

"These circumstances are meant to educate us and make us better people. We are a resilient country and this is what gives me hope and pride. Kenya has a great capacity and we will rise again. Our future will be better."

He dismissed rumours of wrangles in the opposition front on who will be endorsed as their front runner, noting that he will soon announce the party he will bid for the presidency with.

Matiang'i has joined forces with political bigshots, among them party leaders Martha Karua (People's Liberation Party), Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K) and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (Democracy for Citizens Party).

Others include Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi.

They have vowed to make calculated deliberations to hatch a solid plan that will oust President William Ruto during the 2027 polls.