Political Leaders Make Moves Ahead of 2027 General Election - February 2026

Several party leaders have begun making strategic moves for the 2027 general election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged the Mt Kenya region to have six children per family, promising free education and maternal care if elected President in 2027. Azimio Coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka embarked on a US tour to rally diaspora support and engage with influential figures in Washington D.C. to bolster his political standing. Meanwhile, President William Ruto challenged the United Opposition to present their 2027 agenda, claiming they lack the intellectual capacity to outsmart him. President Ruto made his remarks while launching the NYOTA programme in Mombasa County.

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Gachagua to Mt Kenya: Have six children per family, I will make education free

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), urged the Mt Kenya region to increase family sizes to six children on average, promising free education and maternal care if elected President in 2027.