Kenyan social commentator Cassypool Capon has suggested a potential political alliance for the 2027 General Election, proposing an unlikely ticket for President William Ruto and Babu Owino.

• Cassypool believes Babu Owino's leadership qualities and popularity with young voters make him an ideal candidate for Deputy President to represent Gen Z interests.
• Cassypool also expressed confidence in his own bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial race in 2027, stating he would defeat both Babu Owino and current governor Johnson Sakaja.
• The social commentator officially announced his gubernatorial ambitions in December 2025, vowing to run a clean campaign without attacking rivals.

Swahili news anchor and author Mary Kilobi, wife of COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, has been shortlisted for a senior state appointment within the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC).

• Kilobi is among 65 candidates vying for one of seven vacant member positions.
• The key person is Mary Kilobi, a prominent journalist.
• The notable detail is her potential transition from the newsroom to a significant role in managing Kenya's devolution framework.