Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of the DCP, has declared his support for Edwin Sifuna to secure a top position on the united opposition ticket for the 2027 General Election.

• Malala stated he will not support the united opposition ticket if Sifuna is not included, emphasizing the need for the Mulembe nation to have substantive representation.
• Key figures involved include Cleophas Malala, Edwin Sifuna, Natembeya, Eugene Wamalwa, and Musalia Mudavadi.
• Malala voiced his commitment to defending the Luhya community, drawing a parallel to how Rigathi Gachagua defends Mt. Kenya people.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reintroduced regulations to cap campaign spending and donations ahead of the 2027 General Election, aiming to curb excessive spending by politicians.

• Presidential campaigns are capped at Sh4.44 billion, with limits for other elected positions ranging from Sh2.5 million to Sh123 million.
• The IEBC, led by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, aims to enhance accountability in campaign fund management.
• This is the IEBC's second attempt to regulate campaign financing, following a previous unsuccessful effort in 2016.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is reportedly being positioned by Luhya leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement to run for the 2027 presidency under a new political outfit.

• This plan signals a potential mass exodus from the ODM party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
• Key figures involved include Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
• The movement is also planning major rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma on July 25 and 26 respectively.