Wanjigi: Uhuru, Ruto plot 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning
Kenyan presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto of colluding to manage 2027 political strategies. He claims this alliance is intended to avoid accountability for the country's massive national debt.
Why it matters
The allegations reflect deep-seated political tensions in Kenya regarding economic management and the upcoming 2027 election cycle.
Safina presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor, William Ruto, of jointly manipulating Kenya's 2027 political landscape to shield themselves from accountability over the country's Sh13.3 trillion debt burden. Wanjigi, who has positioned himself as a tax justice defender and economic liberation campaigner, said the country's debt crisis was a product of decisions made by Uhuru and Ruto when they served as President and Deputy President, respectively, and warned that Kenyans risk being trapped in another political contest between the two leaders and their allies. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off annual plans. Offer ends in…
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