A public disagreement between Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale and Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has emerged over the political direction of Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Senator Khalwale urged Deputy Governor Savula to abandon his support for President William Ruto and instead back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency in 2027.
• Deputy Governor Savula, a supporter of President Ruto's re-election, rejected Khalwale's proposal, advocating for the region to remain with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
• The clash occurred during a funeral in Lugari constituency, highlighting divisions within the region's political leadership.
• Savula stated the region's strategy is to support Ruto's re-election to secure a Luhya presidential candidate in 2032, aiming for 4 million votes from the region.

Political analysts in Kenya believe that Oburu Oginga's early endorsement of President William Ruto for the 2027 General Election may have significantly weakened ODM's negotiating position.

• The early declaration is seen as premature by political commentators.
• The key individuals involved are Oburu Oginga and President William Ruto, with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) being the primary political party affected.
• The endorsement was reportedly made during a funds drive at Chiga Catholic Church in Homa Bay Town constituency on July 12, 2026.

Raila Odinga Junior has confirmed his intention to run for the Embakasi South parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

• He informed his uncle, Dr. Oburu Oginga, about his political ambitions.
• This move comes as the Odinga family increasingly steps back into frontline politics following the death of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• His sister, Winnie Odinga, is also positioning herself for elective office.