Jimmy Wanjigi is one of the wealthiest Kenyans in modern era. He has resolved to join Kenyan politics, of which he can do well despite the challenges enshrined in the political arena. The risks in Kenyan politics are obviously well known in the public eye. Close allies can extort money from a presidential candidate, promising him/her of victory. Attacks from opponent’s supporters is among a cocktail of challenges.
Jimmy Wanjigi is an aspirant for ODM presidential ticket nomination for 2022 general elections. He is one of the prospective competitors of Hon Raila Odinga. This is the most challenging venture he has vowed to undertake. To compete with Raila Odinga in ODM nomination, is something his supporters from the lake region don’t take lightly.
Wanjigi’s political slogan ‘Fagia’ doesn’t resonate well with ODM supporters. That is among the reasons why he was recently attacked in Migori County during his campaign trail. What he should do for now is to shelf his slogan, and campaign using the ODM slogans without necessarily using the “Fagia” narrative, otherwise, he will receive stiff rebellion from ODM supporters. Trying to sneak in his slogan ‘Fagia’ may cost him a lot on his ODM grassroot campaigns.
The slogan Fagia can competently work well after ODM party nominations, incase he wins even though chances are almost Zero. He can use the slogan afterwards to campaign against other presidential candidates from other parties such as the Jubilee, UDA, and OKA coalition in the 2022 general elections.