Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi Declares His 2022 Presidential Quest

Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has declared his presidential bid in the 2022 general elections.

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the Kilifi county executive committee members on Thursday, the ODM governor said he will go for the country's top seat in a bid to liberate the coast region.

He further vowed to continue pushing for secession of the coast region, noting that going for Presidency in 2022 will boost his quest of making the region autonomous.

"People will be maimed while others will be threatened but we as leaders must come together to fight for this cause," he stated.

Kingi noted: "Not everyone would want to see the region get justice. We will be prosecuted and some will be harassed but we must hold together to save our future generations."

Kilifi North Member of Parliament Owen Baya, who attended the ceremony said the motion of secession will be tabled in Parliament once it reconvenes.

"Whoever thought the motion was dead is wrong as it will be tabled immediately we resume sittings. We have been marginalised for a long time and this must come to an end," Mr Baya affirmed.

Others who have declared their interests to succeed President Kenyatta include; Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, Alfred Mutua (Machakos), former Meru Governor Peter Munya, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, ANC leaders Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President William Ruto.