Nairobi, Feb. 26 -- Politician and businessman Jimi Wanjigi has called for a new era in Kenyan politics.

In an exclusive interview with the Nation, Mr Wanjigi launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of running down the economy.

Here are excerpts of the interview:

What's your take on Raila Odinga's quest for the chairpersonship of the African Union Commission?

Raila is my good friend and he has made, in my opinion, a very bold decision to exit the political stage in Kenya.

Those who still believe they can still hang on his coat-tails have been passed by time. He has taken a bold step to take on a constituency of Africa with 1.4 billion people.

What's your view on the support he has so far received from the ...