Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje has publicly criticized Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, accusing him of causing disunity among opposition parties following Kioni’s recent remarks on Spice FM.

• Mwenje states that Kioni’s comments do not reflect the stance of the Jubilee Party and were not authorized by party leader Uhuru Kenyatta.
• Mwenje emphasized that the Jubilee Party’s current focus is on rebuilding and not on selecting a presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
• The MP urged Kioni to cease making remarks that could create friction with other opposition allies as the party aims to foster unity.

Low voter registration turnout for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise has raised concerns about youth participation in Kenya's 2027 elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) aims to register six million new voters, primarily Gen Z, to reach a target of 28 million eligible voters.

• The IEBC launched the CVR on September 29 in Kajiado County.
• Governance expert Bosco Kiura emphasized the need for IEBC to conduct more civic education to engage young voters.
• Political risk analyst Dismas Mokua urged IEBC to project institutional independence to rebuild trust and combat voter apathy.
• This phase of CVR seeks to register 10% of the six million new voters, with additional phases planned before 2027.

The Mt Kenya region is experiencing a significant political realignment ahead of the next General Election, as questions emerge over who holds the mantle of the region's 'kingpin'. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's potential comeback is challenging Rigathi Gachagua's political influence.

• The Mt Kenya region is a heavily contested vote-rich area in Kenyan politics.
• Key figures involved are former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• The political activity is focused on determining the region's next 'kingpin'.