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Sarafina Party Leader, Jimi Wanjigi appearing on live broadcast on Spice FM on August 18, 2025. [File, Standard]
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has accused President William Ruto of distributing millions of shillings outside the national budget, raising questions over the source and legality of the funds.
Speaking on Spice FM on Monday, August 18, Wanjigi noted that the millions pouring into Harambee Stars, county empowerment rallies, and the proposed Sh1.2 billion State House altar expose a presidency using unbudgeted funds whose origin remains unclear.
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