Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary-General and spokesperson for the Democracy for the Citizen’s Party (DCP), signaling a strategic reorganization ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• The DCP, founded in May 2025, has already registered over 4 million members and aims to reach 10 million before 2027.
• Key figures include Rigathi Gachagua (leader), John Methu (new Secretary-General), and outgoing Secretary-General Hezron Obaga.
• Senator Methu's immediate tasks include securing victory in the upcoming Ol Kalou constituency by-election on July 16, 2026, and leading a nationwide membership drive.

Controversial preacher Victor Kanyari has caused a stir online after giving a woman KSh10,000 for getting a tattoo of his 2027 political slogan on her chest.

• The tattoo reads: "Panga Kasarani Kanyari 2027."
• The controversial preacher, Victor Kanyari, was reportedly shocked by the fresh tattoo.
• This incident highlights Kanyari's reported ambitions for the Kasarani parliamentary seat in 2027 and has drawn mixed reactions online, with many questioning the amount given for such a permanent act.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has publicly urged the Kenya Kwanza administration to address the escalating cost of living, criticizing what he termed "political theatrics" and "maneno" (words) as insufficient solutions.

• Kenyatta highlighted that Kenyans are struggling due to high fuel and transport costs, leaving families with minimal disposable income.
• The former Head of State specifically pointed out the economic crisis faced by those earning approximately Sh20,000 monthly, with significant portions going towards transport and rent.
• He accused some leaders of fostering ethnic divisions to distract from economic failures and called for unity and collaborative problem-solving to fix the economy.