President William Ruto has indicated that his UDA party and the ODM will engage in "friendly fire" during the 2027 General Election, suggesting an end to political zoning.

• UDA and ODM will field candidates in all elective positions except the presidency.
• The decision is part of efforts to strengthen democracy and national unity under the Broad-Based Government.
• President Ruto criticized the United Opposition for promoting divisive politics.

Kenyan politics is entering a new phase as the 2027 general election approaches, with ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna seen as a rising figure and a surge in Luhya political influence.

• The political landscape has been intensely contested since the 2013 elections, described as existential for key figures.
• A notable observation is the perceived growing political momentum of the Luhya community.
• The article highlights the "do-or-die" nature of Kenyan power struggles, referencing Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto, and the ICC.

Opposition leaders convened in Nakuru County, a key region for President William Ruto, declaring their united front an "alternative government" aiming to unseat him in 2027.

• The opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, pledged to select a single presidential candidate.
• They vowed to scrap the Social Health Authority (SHA) and revert to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
• Allegations of government misconduct included granting passports to foreigners for voter registration, corruption, and brutality towards youths.

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has secured victories in several recent by-elections, signaling a strong performance ahead of the 2027 general election.

• UDA won the Isiolo South parliamentary seat and multiple ward seats in Mt Kenya and the Western region.
• President Ruto described the wins as a demonstration of confidence in his government's development record and a blow to a "fragmented" opposition.
• The victories reinforce UDA's dominance in by-elections since 2022, with allied parties winning 22 out of 28 contests.