The European Union has raised significant concerns regarding the readiness of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the upcoming 2027 General Election, highlighting delays in electoral reforms and potential political interference.

• 50% of Kenyans lack confidence in the integrity of the 2027 elections, according to a recent TIFA report.
• Key person: President William Ruto appointed Erastus Ethekon as the new IEBC chair amidst apprehensions about the commission's capability.
• The IEBC has requested a budget of Ksh 61 billion (approximately EUR 435 million) but was allocated only Ksh 55 billion (approximately EUR 390 million).

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has criticized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following confessions from goons allegedly paid to cause disturbances during a protest on June 17.

• Goons reported being paid as little as Ksh 50 to incite violence during the demonstration.
• Babu Owino accused Sakaja of hiring goons and betraying the residents of Nairobi.
• Owino claimed that youths and vendors were harassed and intimidated under the governor's orders, challenging Sakaja’s leadership.

The Motorists Association of Kenya has demanded that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga retract his support for the controversial Adani deal, arguing that it undermines Kenya's sovereignty and exploits national assets.

• The now-cancelled Adani deal was intended for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
• Raila Odinga expressed regret over the deal's cancellation, stating it was essential for Nairobi's development.
• The association criticized Odinga's support as a betrayal of public trust and called for him to align with the people in the fight for economic liberation.