Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cut short his diplomatic trip to the United States to return to Kenya and prepare for upcoming by-elections. This move underscores his strategic focus on bolstering his political party, DCP, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• Gachagua departed the United States on August 14 to prepare for by-elections scheduled for November.
• He cited the need to assist his party, DCP, in preparing for the nationwide campaigns.
• The unfinished engagements in the US have been rescheduled for early the following year.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Cabinet Secretary Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku intensified campaigns in Mbeere North, Embu County, urging residents to support the Kenya Kwanza government and reject the opposition ahead of the parliamentary by-election.

• Kindiki dismissed the opposition as failed leaders, speaking to over 5,000 women in Rwika, Mbeere South.
• He rallied support for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Muriuki (Wa Muthende).
• Ruku critiqued the absence of a Democratic Citizen Party (DCP) candidate, linking it to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's perceived dwindling influence.
• Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire hosted the forum, emphasizing Embu's focus on development under President William Ruto's administration.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua cut short his trip to the United States last month to return to Kenya and prepare for upcoming by-elections. This decision highlights his focus on consolidating his political party, DCP, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• Gachagua returned to Kenya around August 14 to focus on by-elections scheduled for November.
• The former Deputy President is actively involved with his party, DCP.
• He apologized to organizers and Kenyans in the US whose engagements were rescheduled for early next year.

Wiper Patriotic Front, led by former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, announced it will contest only 10 elective positions in the upcoming November by-elections. This decision coincides with Musyoka's rejection of an invitation to the ODM party's 20th anniversary, signaling potential shifts in political alliances.

• Wiper will field candidates in 3 parliamentary seats and 7 Member of County Assembly seats.
• The parliamentary candidates include Eng. Johannes Orodi Dovens Odhiambo (Ugunja), Dyone mbare oluoch (Kasipul), and Samuel Kombe Nzai Mp (Magarini).
• Kalonzo Musyoka dismissed reports of joining President William Ruto's administration and indicated he would not attend the Jubilee party NDC.
• He expressed openness to working with Raila Odinga if Odinga were to abandon the broad-based government structure.