James Ole Kiyiapi: From Kenyan Public Servant to President?

The permanent secretary of education has made history by becoming the first public servant to resign from office to seek an elective post.

The 51-year-old professor James Ole Kiyiapi (file photo): He says his decision to run came after serious reflection on the need to change Kenyan politics.

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