Remarks from Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi indicate that the ODM party will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. This statement, however, contrasts with claims from other members of the ODM party.

• John Mbadi claims the ODM party will not field a presidential candidate in 2027.
• The ODM party is the organization at the center of this electoral decision.
• Other ODM party members disagree with Mbadi's statement, asserting the party must have a candidate.

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has secured his party's endorsement to run for the presidency in the 2027 General Elections. This makes him the first member of the country's United Opposition to officially receive party approval for a presidential bid.

• Kalonzo Musyoka was endorsed at an Annual Delegates Conference held at Uhuru Park.
• The endorsement officially positions Kalonzo Musyoka as a presidential aspirant for the 2027 elections.
• Wiper Patriotic Front is the first party within the United Opposition to formally back a presidential candidate.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has accused opposition politicians of launching early campaigns, two years ahead of the next general election, dismissing their activities as a distraction from the development agenda.

• Kindiki stated, "Some people want to draw us into early campaigns. They are enemies of this nation because it’s not yet time for politics."
• The Deputy President expressed frustration over the opposition’s ‘Wantam’ (one term) slogan, arguing that past administrations, including those of Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru, served two terms.
• The country appears to have entered a campaign season, with both the government and the United Opposition rallying support for candidates ahead of by-elections on November 27.
• The United Opposition, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, and Justin Muturi, vowed unity at the Wiper Patriotic Front National Delegates Conference to challenge President Ruto.
• The upcoming duel for the Mbeere North constituency seat is seen as defining for both political outfits.