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October 1, 2026
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Wanjigi urges Africa to turn political freedom in economic power

Wanjigi urges Africa to turn political freedom in economic power

Jimi Wanjigi has challenged African leaders to match political independence with economic liberation, saying that independence did not dismantle the economic structures inherited with colonialism...

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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.

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