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.

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.

Controversial preacher Victor Kanyari, popularly known as Prophet Kanyari, has officially declared his intention to run for the Kasarani Member of Parliament seat in the 2027 General Elections.

• Kanyari launched his bid on April 12, 2026, during a church service.
• He is adopting a grassroots campaign strategy, engaging directly with residents and small-scale traders in various wards.
• Kasarani constituency is a politically competitive area currently held by independent MP Ronald Karauri.