Safina party nominates Wanjigi as its presidential candidate

Safina Party's National Executive Council has announced that it will propose Jimi Wanjigi's name as its presidential flag bearer in the August 9 election. This comes barely a week after Mr Wanjigi ditched the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

During a press conference at Upper Hill Springs Restaurant, the party's Secretary-General John Wamagata said they had received a written expression of interest from Mr Wanjigi to run for president on Safina ticket. This, he said, followed a written communication by the party leader declaring that he will not be running for president.