Plans by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to tour the South Rift region have sparked political friction, with some United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders in the area issuing strong warnings against his presence.

• Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter has explicitly warned Gachagua not to set foot in his constituency, declaring it a UDA party zone.
• This comes amidst President William Ruto's own planned tour of the South Rift, including Bomet, Kericho, and Narok counties, before the end of August.
• Recent by-election results in Narok County, where the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) performed strongly against UDA candidates, have emboldened Gachagua's resolve to target the region's vote for the 2027 general election.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the government's development agenda in the Mt Kenya region, highlighting ongoing projects and urging residents to remain with the government.

• The government has released Sh176 billion to contractors for the completion of 6,000km of road projects.
• Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, President William Ruto, and Cabinet Secretaries Alice Wahome and Rebecca Miano.
• Projects in Murang’a County, facilitated by CS Alice Wahome, include 27 modern markets, affordable housing units, and student hostels, benefiting from Sh27 billion programs.

Former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo has declared his support for President William Ruto's re-election bid and urged voters to prioritize development over popularity.

• Lonyangapuo believes President Ruto should serve two full terms.
• Key figures criticized include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for lacking clear development agendas.
• Lonyangapuo emphasized that voters will judge leaders based on their development records, not popularity or appearance.