Wanjigi Demands Accountability Over KSh 150 Billion as Safina Opens Homa Bay Office

 By Gedion Nzyoki - 

• Safina Party opened a new regional office in Homa Bay County as part of its broader strategy to strengthen grassroots presence across the country
• Party leader Jimmy Wanjigi used the event to question government fiscal transparency, citing unresolved concerns over large public funds
• Senior party officials reaffirmed their push for economic reforms, including improved access to essential services and tighter control of public borrowing

Safina Party leader Jimmy Wanjigi during the launch of the party’s Homa Bay office. Photo: Jimmy Wanjigi (Facebook).

Homa Bay, Kenya | May 1, 2026 — Safina Party leader Hon.Jimmy Wanjigi has intensified his criticism of the government’s economic management, accusing it of deception, misplaced priorities, and neglect of ordinary Kenyans, as he presided over the opening of the party’s new office in Homa Bay County.

Speaking on Friday afternoon during the launch of the new office, Wanjigi said Kenya’s economic trajectory had gone off course, leaving citizens to grapple with hardship instead of the promised prosperity.

“As Safina, we stand for the truth. Kenyans were promised a growing economy, but what we are witnessing instead is decline, suffering, and despair,” Wanjigi said.

The Safina leader raised fresh concerns over inconsistencies in the National Treasury’s financial reporting, particularly questioning the whereabouts of KSh 150 billion allegedly held outside the Consolidated Fund. He argued that, if properly accounted for, the funds could significantly improve public services.

“We were told there were errors and corrections were made, but new figures emerged showing billions held in accounts Kenyans know nothing about. That amount alone can guarantee universal healthcare for all Kenyans,” Wanjigi stated.

From left: Safina Party Deputy Leader Willis Otieno and Party leader Jimmy Wanjigi during the official launch of the party’s office in Homa Bay County. Photo: Jimmy Wanjigi (Facebook).

Meanwhile, Safina Party Deputy Leader and lawyer Willis Evans Otieno echoed Wanjigi’s sentiments, calling for sweeping reforms to the country’s economic model. He emphasized the need for accessible social services, arguing that basic needs such as education and healthcare should be treated as rights rather than privileges.

“Education must be free. Healthcare must be accessible to all. These are not privileges; they are rights. What we have today is a government that is denying citizens access to basic services,” Otieno said.

Otieno also warned about the growing public debt burden, describing it as illegitimate and harmful to citizens. He urged the government to halt excessive borrowing, particularly from local banks, which he said limits access to credit for ordinary Kenyans.

“We shall not continue paying odious and illegal debt that does not benefit the people. That money must instead go to schools and hospitals,” he added.

On his part, Safina Party Secretary General Joakim Simiyu said the party would continue championing accountability, transparency, and people-centered leadership. He described the party’s agenda as a broader movement aimed at addressing the country’s economic challenges.

“Safina is built on truth and courage. We will not sit back as Kenyans suffer under failed promises. This is a movement to rescue our nation from economic crisis,” Simiyu said.

The newly opened Safina office in Homa Bay is expected to serve as a strategic hub for grassroots mobilization, civic education, and policy engagement, as the party seeks to expand its presence in the region.

The launch comes barely five months and 18 days after the party opened another office in Narok County on November 13, 2025.

Overview of Safina Party’s Ideology and Leadership

The Safina Party is a Kenyan political party founded in 1995 by Richard Leakey and Paul Muite. It is currently led by Jimmy Wanjigi following his takeover in 2025.

Operating under the slogan “All Kenyans deserve a chance,” the party positions itself within a centre to centre-left ideological space, advancing principles of social democracy, constitutionalism, and strong accountability in governance.

It places strong emphasis on reducing the cost of living, combating corruption, and promoting economic liberation through citizen-focused reforms, including efforts to reduce public debt and streamline taxation.

Over the years, Safina has been associated with reform-minded figures such as Kabando wa Kabando and Njoki Ndungu, reinforcing its identity as an alternative political voice advocating for democratic space and governance reforms.

Its economic agenda is anchored in initiatives such as “SafiNaPESA,” a people-centered empowerment framework aimed at breaking economic barriers and promoting inclusive prosperity.

The party also advocates for a leaner government, improved education bursaries, fair market pricing for farmers, and expanded opportunities for youth and women, consistently positioning itself as a challenger to the political status quo with a focus on economic justice and national accountability.