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Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has filed a police complaint and issued a demand notice against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alleging defamatory remarks linking him to violence and deaths during the Ol Kalou by-election. The Jubilee Party has refuted claims linking it and its presidential candidate, Fred Matiang'i, to violence during recent opposition gatherings in Naivasha and Nakuru. Jubilee's Secretary General, Moitale Ole Kenta, blamed security failures for the clashes. Meanwhile, Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has denied allegations of organizing youth to confront Gachagua during his recent visit to Nakuru County.

The Kenya Ports Authority is significantly enhancing security measures at the Port of Mombasa in response to escalating global maritime threats. Meanwhile, the Standard Gauge Railway is operating at full capacity due to increased demand, prompting calls for more coaches, with Kenya Railways confirming no additional coaches are available to meet this surge. The High Court has granted banks a temporary reprieve, allowing them to adjust loan interest rates without seeking prior approval from the National Treasury.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched the Magharibi Movement to rally Western Kenya voters behind President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. The new lobby group aims to consolidate political influence in Western Kenya. Separately, Mudavadi has launched a voter registration drive in Western Kenya aimed at significantly increasing the region's registered voters by January 2027, targeting 500,000 more voters in the region.

Kenyan political parties are actively forming alliances and coalitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections, as a single-party approach is considered insufficient to win the presidency. Pre-coalition talks between the UDA and ODM parties are facing significant hurdles as leaders from both sides have adopted hard-line stances on key negotiation areas. President William Ruto faces mounting pressure as his support base appears to be faltering, forcing State House to re-evaluate its strategy, with opposition gains strengthening in Western Kenya, a crucial support base. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged Kenyans to reject ethnic politics and embrace national unity, emphasizing that all citizens are first and foremost Kenyans.

A significant political development has emerged from Kenya's Coast region as ODM leaders have declared their support for President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027. Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a three-member political team to spearhead its campaign at the Coast region ahead of the 2027 General Election, aiming to counter allies of President William Ruto. Health CS Aden Duale and Mining CS Hassan Joho have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to campaign against President William Ruto. Government leaders are intensifying their campaign efforts for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, highlighting his development achievements and claiming increasing national support.

Elders from the Eastern Mount Kenya region have declared their unwavering support for Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki, backing his ambitions for future leadership. Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is reportedly facing significant political pressure, a stark contrast to his recent displays of influence. North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has announced he will defend his seat as an independent candidate in the 2027 General Election, rejecting overtures from political parties despite his support for President William Ruto.

The convoy of DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly attacked again by thugs in Nakuru County's Salgaa area shortly after the former Deputy President's remarks. Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama have clashed following the alleged attack, with Gachagua directly accusing Arama of orchestrating the violence and questioning the Jubilee Party's commitment to the opposition. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to defend himself and his supporters against alleged goon attacks disrupting his political rallies, stating they will retaliate if the police fail to provide protection. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly stated to Gachagua: 'I am trying to love you, but you have a lot of disrespect,' highlighting the deepening rift within opposition ranks.

A political showdown is anticipated in Homa Bay County as the Linda Mwananchi group, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, plans to hold a series of rallies. The planned rally follows a violent incident where Homa Bay Tourist Hotel was raided by a group of armed youth on Saturday evening, resulting in extensive property looting and destruction amidst rising political tensions. The recent political activities of Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), have sparked discussions about Luhya unity and the potential emergence of a new political force in Western Kenya.