Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to account for promises made to Northern Kenya since 2022, ahead of Ruto's three-day tour of the region. Gachagua claims the visit is an early campaign attempt for the 2027 election, failing to address ongoing crises like drought and insecurity.

• Gachagua accused leaders of mismanaging Sh11 trillion disbursed to Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Isiolo counties since devolution began.
• He urged President Ruto to prioritize humanitarian relief, specifically asking him to "carry food and water" for residents during his visit.
• The United Opposition expects Ruto to address challenges including limited healthcare, exclusion from the national power grid, and provide updates on stalled projects like portions of the Rhamu-Ngari-Elwak-Kobo-Kotulo-Tarabaj-Wajir-Samatar-Modogashe-Isiolo road.

Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared his readiness to contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election, stating he had shelved his ambitions for 15 years.

• Kalonzo Musyoka announced his presidential bid for the 2027 General Election.
• He stated he had postponed his presidential ambitions for 15 political years.
• The announcement was made while addressing Kenyans living in diaspora at Baltimore in Maryland on February 8, 2026.

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has been appointed by President William Ruto as his Western region campaign coordinator, placing him at the forefront of high-stakes regional politics. Lusaka is noted for his political resilience, having made a comeback after previous challenges.

• Kenneth Lusaka, the Bungoma Governor, is now President William Ruto's Western region campaign coordinator.
• Lusaka's political career has been marked by his ability to survive and make comebacks, including his return to power in 2022 after controversies like the "Wheelbarrow" scandal.
• This new role positions Lusaka in the intensely competitive political landscape of Western Kenya.

Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front Party, announced his intention to contest the 2027 General Election as a presidential candidate, stating he had set aside his ambitions for 15 years.

• Musyoka expressed his readiness to be on the ballot in 2027.
• The announcement was made while addressing Kenyans living in the diaspora in Baltimore, Maryland.
• The event took place on February 8, 2026.

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has been appointed President William Ruto's western region campaign coordinator, showcasing his political resilience despite past controversies.

• Kenneth Lusaka has a history of political comebacks, notably after the "Wheelbarrow" scandal during his first term.
• He was picked as President William Ruto's western region campaign coordinator.
• This role places Lusaka at the forefront of high-stakes Western Kenya politics.