Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has urged African leaders to achieve economic liberation alongside political independence, arguing that colonial economic structures persist and continue to exploit the continent's resources.

• Wanjigi criticizes African leaders for perpetuating neo-colonialism by failing to add value to natural resources and instead governing poverty.
• He cites the example of the coffee industry, where a cartel of companies has historically disadvantaged farmers.
• Wanjigi will deliver a public lecture on 'economic sovereignty & freedom' at Fort Hare in South Africa on October 15, emphasizing the need for Africans to control their resources and participate in their economies' wealth.

Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi is urging African leaders to prioritize economic liberation alongside political independence, arguing that current structures perpetuate neo-colonialism.

• Wanjigi contends that economic exploitation has continued post-independence, with leaders becoming "co-perpetrators."
• He highlighted how historical companies have disadvantaged farmers, particularly in the coffee sector.
• Wanjigi will deliver a lecture on "economic sovereignty & freedom" at Fort Hare in South Africa on October 15.
• He advocates for controlling resources, building industries, adding value, and ensuring African participation in wealth creation, with a focus on empowering Africa's 532 million youth.

Kenya's political parties employ a formal process known as party nominations, or primaries, to select candidates for various elective positions. This crucial step in the electoral cycle is strictly regulated and overseen by national bodies.

• Party nominations are legally defined as the process by which a political party selects its candidates for offices ranging from President to Member of County Assembly.
• The process is overseen by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• These nominations are heavily regulated by law to ensure fairness and transparency in candidate selection.