He is considered one of Kenya’s finest brains and has held several high positions both locally and internationally.
Currently serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Dr Mukhisa Kituyi’s decorated CV is impeccable.
In an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday, Kituyi spoke of his desire to occupy Kenya’s top seat, saying rising from adversity during his childhood days is a huge motivation.
“As I have gone to 119 countries around the world, I am constantly asking myself what they are doing better than us that makes them shine.
“I feel my body still has the energy…my head still has the intellectual capacity to make that contribution in a practical way…” he said.
Adding: “I have a sense of shared empathy with the vulnerable, not only a desire to give hope to the hopeless but a burning ambition that through enterprise Kenya, I can be part of the solutions to build Kenya for the next generation.”
Kituyi said once he leaves his position at the UN he will share his ideas with Kenyans and he strongly believes he will be the right person for the job.
