Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's economic agenda, asserting President Ruto's bottom-up approach is benefiting young Kenyans. Speaking in Kisumu during the launch of the NYOTA youth empowerment program, Kindiki highlighted the government's commitment to job creation. Also in Kisumu, President William Ruto defended his administration's education reforms, criticizing the previous government for alleged mismanagement. Separately, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is organizing a meeting at State House for over 9,000 registered aspirants on February 4, 2026. This meeting is part of the UDA's strategy to build a strong grassroots network for Ruto's re-election in 2027.