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September 18, 2025
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Wanjigi takes over Safina leadership ahead of 2027 elections

Businessman and politician Jimi Wanjigi has taken charge of the Safina Party as its leader, marking his return to the political stage...
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Jimi Wanjigi has taken over the leadership of the Safina Party, signaling his return to the political arena ahead of the 2027 elections. He received the instruments of leadership from veteran lawyer Paul Muite.
- Wanjigi was previously barred from contesting the 2022 presidential election due to lacking a university degree and failing to gather the required 48,000 voter signatures from at least 24 counties.
- He will be deputized by Willis Otieno.
- Wanjigi stated that the Safina Party aims to "deliver this nation from the hands of those who misuse power."
- Willis Otieno called for reforms to hold the police accountable, suggesting a "police board to supervise the police for accountability" to curb issues like extrajudicial killings.
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