Political parties in Kenya are experiencing disruptions due to elected leaders frequently switching allegiances, a trend that has intensified ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• The Secretary General of the DCP party, Senator John Methu, has been appointed, highlighting the issue of party hopping.
• Key political figures are reportedly engaged in behind-the-scenes meetings and shifting alliances, indicating an early start to intense political maneuvering.
• This phenomenon raises concerns about the stability of political outfits and the adherence to party hopping laws.

The National Assembly will reconsider the Tea Amendment Bill, 2023, after Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe failed to declare his directorship in three tea companies during the initial debate.

• Speaker Moses Wetang’ula directed the House to start fresh proceedings on the Bill.
• Mr Kagombe is a director at Theta Tea Factory Company Limited, KTDA Holdings Limited, and Majani Insurance Brokers Limited, whose operations are directly affected by the Bill.
• This failure to declare interest, as required by parliamentary standing orders and the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, compromised the debate and raises questions about the validity of previous decisions.

Facing challenges with its nomination process, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is seeking to learn from seasoned political parties in South Africa and Ghana.

• The ODM party delegation will visit South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) and a party in Ghana to study their nomination models.
• Key figures leading this initiative include ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga.
• This strategic move aims to ensure "credible party primaries" for the 2027 polls and revive old party networks through extensive grassroots meetings.