“When I’m president.” Wamuchomba Tables Radical 12-Point Blueprint for Presidency
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has laid out an ambitious economic blueprint she would implement if elected President, promising to transform Kenya’s economy by harnessing local labour and investing in homegrown industries.
Speaking on Sunday, April 20, Wamuchomba revealed her 12-point plan aimed at revitalizing the economy through cottage industries, small-scale manufacturing units often run from homes. She emphasized her belief in turning available resources and human capital into national wealth.
“One day, I will lead this country. I will turn available labour into riches. I will create cottage industries and subsidise power,” she declared.
Wamuchomba’s top priority would be to ensure that every household with a backyard engages in some form of production—ranging from toothpicks and pots to belts and towels. She believes that transforming domestic spaces into mini-production hubs can revolutionize the national economy.
To support this vision, she would introduce special cottage industry zones that benefit from subsidized electricity and water rates. These zones would create a conducive environment for small-scale manufacturers to thrive.
A national symposium dedicated to the cottage industry would also be launched, offering a platform for collaboration and innovation. The symposium would be complemented by a national award scheme to celebrate outstanding inventors and creators within the sector.
Furthermore, she plans to establish a dedicated cottage incubation fund in every county to nurture startups and boost productivity. This initiative would allow budding entrepreneurs to access financial and technical support with ease.
Unused public spaces would also be transformed into marketplaces. Wamuchomba proposed that idle stadiums be converted into nighttime market zones from 6pm to 1am, complete with cleaning crews to maintain hygiene and order.
She also promised to deploy extension officers to monitor and support the growth of these businesses by offering expert advice and guidance.
Another pillar of her plan includes the revitalization of the Kenya Industrial Estates to help market locally produced goods on an international scale. This would give Kenyan products greater visibility and access to global markets.
Wamuchomba stressed the importance of local value addition, stating that raw exports like macadamia, tea, and coffee would be processed locally before being sold internationally.
“When I’m president, we will NOT export raw macadamia, coffee, and tea but rather will process locally and sell final goods,” she insisted.
In agriculture, she vowed to overhaul the Agricultural Mechanisation Unit to better support local farmers and enhance the value of their produce.
Women and girls also feature prominently in her plan. Wamuchomba pledged that every woman would have access to affordable wigs made from banana fibres and locally produced, biodegradable sanitary towels—both cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions.
Despite the boldness of her vision, Wamuchomba acknowledged her financial limitations when it comes to campaigning.
“Who will make me a president? I have no money to campaign,” she said candidly.
Nonetheless, her 12-point agenda presents a grassroots-driven vision to transform Kenya’s economy, putting local communities at the center of industrial growth.
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“When I’m president.” Wamuchomba Tables Radical 12-Point Blueprint for Presidency
