As ordinary Kenyans, politicians, and industry leaders mark the country’s 62 years of independence, Safina Party Leader Jimi Wanjigi has raised concerns about public debt in the nation.
In a statement, Wanjigi criticized the nation’s continued borrowing and mismanagement for leaving the country in a poor financial status.
“Sixty-two years after independence, we must confront an uncomfortable reality: our political freedom has not yet delivered economic freedom. Kenya may be sovereign on paper, but in practice, our destiny is increasingly dictated by debt, external leaders, and irresponsible leadership,” he stated.
This comes as various political leaders poured out celebratory remarks on Jamhuri Day celebrations, citing the country’s independence from colonial rule.
Wanjigi highlighted how debt and poor leadership have cost Kenyans economic development, urging the citizenry to continue pushing for accountability in the government to ensure the growth of the country.
“For years, I have spoken about Kenya’s dangerous debt path and how it jeopardizes our nation’s future. Today, we are living the consequences of mismanagement: rising taxes, collapsing businesses, cash-strapped counties, and a cost of living that suffocates families,” he added.
A call to action
The Part Leader called for change in the country, elaborating the role of proper leadership in ensuring public funds and managed properly to benefit the entire country.
“We cannot continue in a cycle where government after government borrows recklessly, spends wastefully, and leaves the burden to the people… If independence means freedom from foreign rule, then today’s struggle is freedom debt bondage. This is the next frontier of Kenya’s liberation. This is the new meaning of Jamhuri,” he commented.
A message from the United Kingdom King Charles III to Kenya on Jamhuri Day
King Charles III sent a warm Jamhuri Day message to Kenyans, reaffirming the longstanding partnership between the two nations and underlining areas of deepening cooperation.
In a statement, the King conveyed congratulations from himself and Queen Camilla, terming the occasion as an auspicious moment for both countries.
“My wife and I have great pleasure in sending Your Excellency, and the people of the Republic of Kenya, our heartfelt congratulations on the auspicious occasion of Jamhuri Day.“
Britain is part of the United Kingdom, and it colonized Kenya, among other countries in the world, before Mau Mau fighters liberated the East African country from colonial rule.
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