ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has expressed openness to an alliance between his Linda Mwananchi Initiative and the United Opposition to challenge President Ruto in the upcoming presidential elections.

• The proposed alliance aims to secure an "overwhelming repudiation" of President Ruto, with a target to defeat him by at least five million votes.
• Key figures involved include Edwin Sifuna, leading the Linda Mwananchi movement, and various leaders within the United Opposition, such as Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i.
• The Linda Mwananchi movement's emergence is injecting urgency into the United Opposition, which has been facing challenges with leadership, structure, and strategy, and is seen as a potential catalyst for opposition unity.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has denied engaging in early campaigning while on official duty, stating his role is to inform citizens about government projects.

• He asserted his participation in political affairs is permissible as a life member of the ODM party.
• Wandayi expressed confidence that the late Raila Odinga would have wanted party members to support the current government.
• His ministry will allocate Sh4 billion for street lighting and electrification in informal settlements within Nairobi.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has declared his intention to defend his seat in the 2027 elections, vowing a tough contest against potential rivals including Babu Owino and potentially former governor Dr. Evans Kidero.

• Governor Sakaja stated he is considering running on either the UDA or ODM ticket, depending on public sentiment.
• He emphasized the Nairobi governor position is the second most significant after the Presidency.
• The governor expressed confidence in his administration's ability to transform the city, particularly by addressing financial issues.