Wanjigi pledges free TVET education under his administration
By Mabonga Makhanu, June 2, 2026Safina Party presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has pledged that, under his administration, education will be free from primary school to secondary school and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
Speaking during a town hall meeting convened by several podcasters in Mombasa on Monday, June 1, 2026, Wanjigi emphasised that his government would ensure all learners have access to free education.
“Elimu ya Primary School, High School na TVET itakuwa free kwa serikali yangu!” – Jimmy Wanjigi.
The businessman-turned-politician maintained that investing in education is key to empowering the country’s youth and unlocking Kenya’s economic potential.
Fist agenda
This forms part of his fist agenda that he has been using as his rallying call in the run-up to 2027
During his maiden speech on Thursday, September 25, 2026, after assuming Safina Party leadership, he introduced what he called the Fist Agenda. Just like a fist is made of five fingers, the manifesto will be based on five key points that the party will focus on should they clinch power in 2027.
The first pillar of the First Agenda is “Pesa Mfukoni”, aimed at ensuring Kenyans have a sustainable cash flow. Wanjigi expressed disappointment over the worsening poverty levels in the country, noting that the value of Ksh1,000 in 2022 has drastically depreciated and now buys much less.
Audacious debt
The second focus is on what he termed “audacious debt”. Wanjigi announced that, if elected, his government will refuse to pay what he described as illegitimate debts borrowed by both the current and past regimes.
“Tukiingia hivi, serikali ya Safina, deni bandia hatutalipa, and kwa sababu hatutalipa, tunasema hivi, tutakuwa na savings,”
He claimed such debts were acquired without due process, branding them as fake. According to Wanjigi, out of every Ksh 10 collected, Ksh 7 goes towards debt repayment—funds he insists should instead be ploughed back into the economy.
“Mkipatia Ruto shilingi mia, sabini inaenda kulipa deni bandia,” he said.
Universal health coverage
The third pillar is universal health coverage for all Kenyans, promising free medical services. He further pledged to refund all contributions made by Kenyans to the Social Health Authority (SHA), arguing that once illegitimate debts are scrapped, enough resources will be available both to fund healthcare and reimburse citizens.
“Katika hospitali, hakutakuwa na malipo; tutatoa SHIF na SHA, na mtapata matibabu,” he added.
The fourth agenda is free education for all. Wanjigi vowed to scrap bursaries and instead make education free at all levels.
Finally, he pledged to abolish the 18% Value Added Tax (VAT) currently charged on all goods, arguing that the tax is of no real value since the funds end up in the pockets of corrupt individuals.