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September 10, 2026
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Wanjigi demands Sh9 billion Air Force payout

Wanjigi demands Sh9 billion Air Force payout

Safina leader Jimmy Wanjigi has pledged to pay Sh9 billion owed to former Kenya Air Force officers detained after the 1982 coup attempt if elected president in 2027...

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Safina party leader Jimi Wanjigi is demanding the Kenyan government pay Sh9 billion to former Kenya Air Force officers and their families, who were detained following the 1982 attempted coup.

  • Sh9 billion is the total compensation awarded by court orders to the former officers.
  • Jimi Wanjigi, Safina party leader, pledged to ensure payment within the first three months of his presidency if elected.
  • The former officers were detained for extended periods and maintain their innocence in the failed coup attempt.

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