Fred Matiang’i, Jubilee Deputy Party Leader, has declared he will not form a political alliance with President William Ruto and the UDA party for the 2027 General Election, citing a history of fractured relationships.

• Matiang’i questioned the logic of joining a government he believes is already experiencing internal friction, stating, "Surely, am I from Mars?"
• The former Interior Cabinet Secretary also criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration's handling of fuel prices.
• Despite a competitive opposition field, Matiang’i remains confident in his own presidential ambitions for 2027.

President William Ruto has defended Kenya's higher fuel prices compared to its East African neighbors, attributing the difference to the nation's middle-income status and superior road infrastructure.

• Kenya maintains 20,000 km of tarmac roads, exceeding the combined networks of other East African Community members.
• The main driver for higher pump prices, according to President Ruto, is the Road Maintenance Levy funding extensive road projects.
• The justification comes amid public scrutiny over the price gap, with Kenya's prices remaining higher despite a slight recent decrease.

Nominated senator Karen Nyamu has pledged to adopt a more modest public style following her coronation as an Agikuyu Nyakinyua elder, a role that demands discipline and moral leadership.

• Karen Nyamu announced, "No more booty shorts… pale TikTok hutanipata nikifanya mambo mingi. Nitakuwa na heshima mbele ya watu."
• The cultural honour was bestowed upon her by the Nyakinyua women’s group at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
• Her transformation has sparked mixed reactions online, with some questioning its authenticity and others expressing support for the adherence to tradition.