Presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi of the Safina party is diverging from typical early campaign tactics by hosting town hall meetings nationwide to develop his 2027 General Election manifesto.

• His campaign strategy focuses on public participation, with policies to be shaped by the input of ordinary Kenyans.
• The presidential hopeful aims to create a people-driven manifesto, contrasting with traditional political fundraising events.
• A recent town hall meeting in Nakuru marked the Saba Saba anniversary, highlighting his commitment to grassroots engagement.

Internal disagreements are hindering the United opposition's efforts to select a flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, creating uncertainty in their challenge against President William Ruto.

• The opposition coalition is facing significant challenges in its quest to identify a unifying candidate.
• Key figures within the United opposition are reportedly at odds over the nomination process.
• Vested interests and indecisiveness are cited as major obstacles in their strategic planning for the upcoming election.

Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has strongly refuted opposition claims that the Affordable Housing Program will be scrapped if they form government, calling such talk "nonsense" and "selfish."

• The Kenyan government is investing 44.1 billion shillings in Kisumu for housing, markets, and institutional units.
• Principal Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Charles Hinga, defended the program, citing it as a constitutional right.
• Hinga mentioned he is facing over 85 court cases related to the flagship program.