Wanjigi rallies Homa Bay behind economic justice, demands gov't accountability

Speaking during the official opening of the Safina Party office in Homa Bay County on Friday, Wanjigi said the party remains committed to what he termed “economic liberation” and accused the government of failing to deliver on its promises.

“As Safina, we stand with the truth. Kenyans were promised a growing economy, but what we are witnessing is decline, suffering, and despair,” he said.

Wanjigi also raised concerns over inconsistencies in National Treasury reporting, questioning claims that Ksh.150 billion may be held outside the Consolidated Fund. He said conflicting explanations from the Treasury had deepened public uncertainty.

“We were told there were errors, corrections were made, but new figures emerged showing billions held in accounts Kenyans know nothing about. That amount alone can guarantee universal healthcare for all Kenyans,” he added.

Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno echoed the sentiments, calling for a fundamental restructuring of the country’s economic model. He argued that access to education and healthcare should be treated as constitutional rights rather than policy options.

“Education must be free. Healthcare must be accessible to all. These are not privileges; they are rights. What we have today is a government that is taking away the very basics from its people,” he said.

Otieno further warned against rising public debt, which he described as unsustainable and harmful to citizens. He also criticised what he termed excessive domestic borrowing.

“We shall not continue paying odious and illegal debt that does not benefit the people. That money must go to schools and hospitals. The government must stop excessive borrowing, especially from local banks, which denies ordinary Kenyans access to credit,” he said.

Safina Party Secretary General Joakim Simiyu reiterated the party’s ideological stance, emphasising accountability, transparency, and people-centred governance.

“Safina is built on truth and courage. We will not sit back as Kenyans suffer under failed promises. This is a movement to rescue our nation from economic distress,” he said.