Dr Isaac Newton Kinity has called on Generation Z and Kenyans seeking political change to join the Jirani Mzalendo Asili Party, arguing that the fight against corruption and the theft of public resources must be central to efforts to improve the country’s future.
Kinity, a presidential aspirant in the 2027 General Election, says removing President William Ruto from office without dismantling corruption networks within government and the opposition would do little to address the challenges facing Kenyans.
In his appeal, Kinity identifies corruption and the theft of public funds as major contributors to unemployment, economic hardship and the challenges confronting young people, including Generation Z. He argues that political change must go beyond calls for Ruto to leave office and address the systemic problems that have persisted across successive administrations.
“Ruto must go” and “One term” have become prominent political slogans, particularly among young Kenyans demanding accountability and better governance. However, Kinity maintains that such campaigns must be accompanied by a clear plan to eliminate corruption and recover stolen public resources.
He has called for the prosecution and imprisonment of individuals he describes as the principal figures behind corruption, regardless of whether they are affiliated with the government or the opposition. He also wants public funds obtained through corruption to be recovered and returned to the country.
Kinity draws parallels with the political transition of the 1990s, when Kenyans mobilised around demands for the removal of then-President Daniel arap Moi. He argues that despite Moi’s departure from office, corruption and the misuse of public resources continued, leaving many Kenyans struggling with economic and social challenges.
He cautions that the country risks repeating the same cycle if the 2027 elections produce a change of leadership without meaningful action against corruption.
According to Kinity, the Jirani Mzalendo Asili Party offers a political platform through which Kenyans can pursue what he describes as a more accountable system of governance. He is urging young people, school leavers and other citizens to join the party and familiarise themselves with its manifesto and declaration to understand his proposed agenda.
On employment, Kinity says tackling corruption is essential to creating opportunities for young people and ensuring that those completing their education can access jobs. He argues that resources lost through corruption could otherwise contribute to national development and improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
Kinity has made an emphatic pledge to fight corruption if elected president in 2027. He says he would eliminate corruption in Kenya within two years of taking office, pledging to resign if he fails to fulfil that commitment.
The aspirant has attached a personal condition to the pledge, stating that he would pursue the commitment unless death or disability prevents him from doing so.
Kinity is a counsellor and human rights activist, chairman of the Kikimo Foundation for Corruption and Poverty Eradication, and a former secretary-general of the Kenya Civil Servants Union.
As the country moves towards the 2027 General Election, his appeal places the fight against corruption at the centre of his political message, with a call for Kenyans to look beyond campaign slogans and examine what candidates propose to do after assuming office.
His proposed two-year timeline for tackling corruption and his commitment to resign if unsuccessful are among the pledges voters can assess against the party’s manifesto and his broader programme for governance.
Kinity has urged Kenyans to read his manifesto and declaration before deciding whether to support his presidential bid.
Watch his appeal: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DkrQKXPMX/
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