Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Kalonzo Musyoka for the opposition's presidential flagbearer ahead of next year's general election.

• Justin Muturi stated, "If it will not be me, I will support my brother Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka to be the flagbearer."
• Key individuals involved include Justin Muturi and Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front party.
• Muturi also disagreed with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's suggestion to delay naming a flagbearer, arguing it risks hindering the opposition's unity and playing into President William Ruto's hands.

Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called out opposition leaders for their perceived cowardice and delay in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for the upcoming General Election.

• The push is for opposition leaders to unite behind a single candidate to challenge the incumbent.
• Key individual: Justin Muturi, a former Cabinet Secretary.
• The context is the ongoing preparations for next year's General Election and the competition for the presidential ticket within the opposition.

As the 2027 General Election approaches, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has been notably absent from discussions surrounding President William Ruto's running mate, sparking questions about his political standing and future ambitions.

• Various political factions are pushing different candidates for the deputy presidential slot, including Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, and Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.
• Mudavadi has concentrated on his government duties and accompanying President Ruto on foreign trips, making few local political engagements.
• Despite historical dominance in Western Kenya politics, speculation arises about whether Mudavadi still harbors presidential ambitions beyond 2027, with younger leaders like ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna emerging as potential rivals.

Fresh allegations of abductions and forced disappearances in Kenya are casting a shadow over the implementation of a 10-point agenda forged between President William Ruto and former ODM leader Raila Odinga.

• Critics argue these cases signify a departure from solemn pledges to end extrajudicial actions and uphold the rule of law, a cornerstone of the Ruto-Raila pact.
• Supporters, including the Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights, Prof Makua Mutua, claim 60% of the agenda items have been implemented, with significant progress in compensating victims and ensuring inclusivity in public appointments.
• However, activists like Davis Lichuma and politicians such as Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino are vociferously condemning the alleged re-emergence of abductions by state agents, particularly during recent protests.
• The National Police Service, through spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, denies abducting individuals, asserting that all arrests are lawful and suspects are presented to courts within legal timelines.