Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is embarking on his third 45-day retreat to his Wamunyoro residence, a move insiders suggest could significantly shape the political landscape ahead of next year's elections.

• Key person: Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
• Notable detail: A 45-day political retreat.
• Potential impact: Could alter the country's political landscape ahead of next year's polls.

Opposition leaders are launching a three-day political campaign blitz in Western Kenya, a region they consider crucial for the 2027 presidential election. The tour is part of a broader strategy to unite against President William Ruto and shape their coalition's future.

• The tour will cover the counties of Vihiga, Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, and Trans Nzoia.
• Key figures in the tour include Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa.
• The opposition aims to popularize their message on economic hardships and governance, with attention also focused on a proposed 45-day coalition retreat to select a joint presidential flag bearer.