Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential hopeful Jimmy Wanjigi has proposed an unconventional tax reform policy aimed at encouraging larger families, arguing that Kenya’s greatest untapped resource lies in its people.
Speaking during a recent engagement on Dr. Ofweneke’s YouTube show, Wanjigi emphasized the importance of population growth as a cornerstone of national development.
The business tycoon stated that a Safina-led government would introduce tax incentives for families with three or more children.
“We are not going to become a country that is not getting children. I have two. They say it is not the work of God. You know, God says you go forth and multiply,” Wanjigi said.
He added that while having two children merely replaces the parents, true multiplication begins at three.
“A very good bishop of mine once told me that when you have two, that’s replacement. When you go, your son is there, when your wife goes, your daughter is there. Multiplication is when you hit three,” he explained.
Tax Cuts for ‘Doing God’s Work’
Wanjigi outlined his proposed policy in detail, saying families that contribute to population growth should be rewarded rather than burdened by taxes.
“In the Safina government, when you get three, we start reducing your tax. If you get six, you’ll never pay tax. Because you’re doing God’s work. You are bringing forth the greatest production resource that we could have in a country,” he said.
According to Wanjigi, the idea stems from the belief that human capital is the most valuable raw material a nation can possess.
“Before colonialism, were we not people that got many children? Look at China and India — what is their greatest greatness today? The human resource,” he added.
A Call for a Cultural Shift
The Safina leader’s remarks challenge Kenya’s growing trend of smaller family units, often influenced by urbanization, economic pressures, and modern lifestyle changes.
Wanjigi urged citizens to rethink this direction, suggesting that population growth could be a catalyst for economic expansion if supported by sound social and economic policies.
He positioned his proposal as part of a broader vision for a productive Kenya built on strong families, faith, and resourceful citizens.
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