Wanjigi launches ‘FIST agenda’ as Safina Party’s roadmap to 2027 presidency
By Mabonga Makhanu, September 18, 2025The new Safina Party leader, Jimmy Wanjigi, has launched a “Fist Agenda”, which is expected to serve as the party’s manifesto in the run-up to the 2027 elections.
While speaking during the party’s NDC, where Paul Muite officially handed over the Safina leadership to him and his deputy Willis Otieno at Ngong Racecourse on Thursday, September 18, 2025, Wanjigi outlined the core pillars of his campaign.
During his maiden speech after assuming 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.
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, na 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.