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Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto of orchestrating the 2027 political landscape to evade responsibility for Kenya's substantial national debt. At the same time, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his readiness to deputise Edwin Sifuna, the Linda Mwananchi leader, in a potential 2027 bid to unseat President William Ruto. Meanwhile, Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya, has declared his ambition to be the opposition's presidential candidate and challenged President William Ruto in the upcoming General Election. The developments reveal multiple political figures positioning themselves for the 2027 electoral contest against the current administration.

Leaders allied with Deputy President (DCP) have returned to Nakuru, expressing dissatisfaction with President William Ruto over alleged unfulfilled promises. At the same time, President Ruto has defended his broad-based government while allies rally behind his 2027 re-election campaign. Health CS Aden Duale has also warned IEBC about Kenya's stability ahead of the 2027 General Election, highlighting concerns about political tensions. Meanwhile, President Ruto's healthcare reforms are being examined, contrasting the promises made with the current realities faced by Kenyans.

The Kenya Masters Athletics team has returned home triumphant from the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, after an impressive performance with 27 medals. Meanwhile, Kenya Golf Union has selected a team to represent Kenya at the All Africa Championships in Tunisia. Additionally, five Kenyan golfers are set to represent the nation at the upcoming Africa Golf Championship in Tunisia, with Muungano wa Gofu selecting a team to represent Kenya in the Africa competitions.

Police in Makindu are investigating the suspected killing of 28-year-old Ahmed Amir Rosa, who was found dead after being taken to a local madrassa for spiritual guidance. His family is demanding justice following an autopsy. A 28-year-old man reportedly died after allegedly enduring torture at a madrasa in Makindu, with his family now demanding justice following the tragic incident. Police are also investigating the mysterious death of the student at the Islamic learning institution.

The race for the Nairobi governor's seat is heating up with seven politicians officially declaring their intention to run. Former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has officially entered the contest, bringing the total to seven individuals vying for the position. The growing number of candidates signals an competitive electoral battle for the county leadership.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has established four new magistrates' courts to enhance public access to judicial services across Kenya. A Kenyan man has been ordered by a court to pay Ksh1.5 million for sending a defamatory WhatsApp message to a lawyer. The ruling highlights the legal consequences for digital communications. Meanwhile, the National Land Commission (NLC) has announced the mandatory acquisition of 13 parcels of land in Kiambu County for the expansion of the James Gichuru Junction-Rironi Highway (A8) project, with landowners being ordered to surrender their property to the multi-billion-shilling highway project.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his willingness to serve as Edwin Sifuna's running mate in the 2027 presidential election if the Nairobi Senator can demonstrate the numbers to defeat President William Ruto. Gachagua leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and expressed his willingness to deputize Sifuna after earlier declarations. Meanwhile, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, leader of the Kenya Moja party (K1), has declared alignment with the opposition and announced her candidacy for Nairobi Governor on the K1 ticket. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has strongly condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, vowing that the fight for democracy and media freedom will be central to the Linda Mwananchi government's agenda in their bid to unseat President William Ruto.

The Kenya Red Cross has issued a stark warning that over 2 million people are at risk from the anticipated El Niño rains between October and December 2026, with 46 out of 47 counties potentially affected. The Democratic Republic of Congo is at a critical juncture in combating the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has become its deadliest outbreak to date with over 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths since May 2026. The Kenyan government has separately formed a specialized multi-agency team to monitor non-profit organisations (NPOs) at risk of financing terrorism, targeting NPOs in what authorities describe as a financing crackdown.