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You owe me a political post, former State House hopeful, Kiyiapi, tells Kenyan voters

By GEORGE MUNENE January 17th, 2017 1 min read

Former Education permanent secretary James ole Kiyiapi has shelved his presidential ambitions to vie for another elective post to be announced later.

Professor Kiyiapi, who contested the presidency in 2013 on a Restore and Build Kenya Party ticket, said Kenyans owe him a political post.

He spoke in Nakuru at the launch of Africa Rising Programme, organised by Childcare Worldwide.

“I resigned from my position to offer Kenyans the leadership they needed. I believe they still owe me something for the sacrifice I made,” the don said.