As political parties begin positioning themselves for the 2027 General Election, Safina Party has declared it will only join coalitions that place Kenya's economic recovery at the centre of their agenda, distancing itself from alliances built around power-sharing and political interests.
Deputy Leader Willis Evans Otieno said the party would only work with political formations that are committed to improving the lives of Kenyans through economic reforms, maintaining that future coalition talks must focus on policies that address unemployment, taxation, public debt and the protection of national resources.
Speaking through his X account on Wednesday, Otieno said Safina would not participate in political arrangements formed to satisfy individual ambitions or divide positions among political leaders, arguing that such alliances have repeatedly failed to solve the country's economic problems.
"We have said it before, and I will repeat it without ambiguity: Safina Party will only unite with political formations whose foremost commitment is the economic liberation of the Kenyan people.
"We have no interest in coalitions assembled merely to redistribute power among political elites, reward personal ambition, or satisfy greed disguised as national unity. Kenya has suffered for decades under alliances that change faces but preserve the same failed economic order," he stated.
Otieno said the party's position is based on principle and not political convenience, adding that discussions on unity should begin with a shared vision for economic transformation instead of electoral calculations.
"Our position is anchored on principle, not political convenience. Any conversation about unity must begin with a shared commitment to restoring economic sovereignty, ending the debt trap, creating meaningful employment, protecting public resources, reducing the tax burden on hardworking Kenyans, and ensuring that the wealth of this country serves its citizens rather than a privileged few," he added.
He said political coalitions that lack a common policy direction are unlikely to deliver meaningful change, warning that alliances formed only to win elections risk repeating mistakes made in the past.
"Unity without a common purpose is nothing more than an electoral arrangement. We seek a movement founded on ideas, integrity, and a clear programme for national renewal not personalities, positions, or patronage.
"Safina Party will therefore stand with anyone who shares the vision of Kenya's economic emancipation. But we will never compromise our principles to accommodate individual ambition or institutionalise greed. Our loyalty is to the people of Kenya, and that will remain non-negotiable," Otieno said.
His remarks come as political parties continue holding consultations and exploring possible coalition agreements ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders seeking to strengthen their political bases before campaigns gather pace.
Safina's latest position shows the party intends to make economic policy the key test in any coalition discussions rather than political bargaining. The party says it wants future alliances to be guided by shared plans for economic reform instead of the pursuit of political office.
The statement also adds to the growing focus on economic issues in the country's political debate, with concerns over public debt, high taxes, unemployment and the rising cost of living expected to remain central issues as the next General Election draws closer.