Jimi Wanjigi of Safina Party disqualified from presidential race over lack of degree

Jimi Wanjigi at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi on June 6, 2022 when he appeared before the IEBC for clearance as a presidential aspirant. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Jimi Wanjigi of Safina Party has been disqualified from the August 9, 2022 presidential race over lack of a Bachelor’s degree.

It is a requirement that any person seeking the presidency must be a holder of at least an undergraduate degree from a recognised university.