During economic empowerment events in Likoni and Jomvu constituencies, Moses Wetang’ula, the National Assembly Speaker, cautioned against tribal politics, urging for national unity and collaborative governance.

• Kazi Mtaani programme revival to tackle youth unemployment announced by the Deputy President.
• Call for unity echoed by leaders like Kindiki Kithure, Abdulswamad Nassir, and Kimani Ichung’wah.
• Wetang’ula stressed, “Kenya is one family...no tribe is bigger or smaller,” highlighting Kenya’s strength in diversity.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has condemned a Standard Newspaper article that they claim misrepresents former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as losing influence in his Nyanza stronghold.

• July 5: ODM's National Chairperson Gladys Wanga criticized the article titled 'Raila's Turf Rebels' as misleading and sensational.
• The controversy arose particularly over reporting on the funeral of Albert Ojwang, which was misrepresented as a political event.
• Wanga affirmed that ODM remains strong, citing recent grassroots elections, and praised Odinga's significant contributions to Kenya.