Fred Matiang'i, the Jubilee presidential candidate, has called for unity and respect among Kenyans as political temperatures rise ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Matiang'i urged leaders to be mindful of their words to prevent inciting conflict, stating, "Let's avoid burning this country with our tongue."
• Key figure: Fred Matiang'i, Jubilee presidential hopeful and former Interior Cabinet Secretary.
• Matiang'i also assured that Jubilee Party nominations will be free and fair, with no "sacred cows."

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has issued a stern warning to certain opposition leaders against boasting about their political influence. The warning comes as the party leaders express concern over divisive tribal politics.

• ODM leaders, led by chairperson Gladys Wanga, cautioned against what they term as ethnic-based political posturing.
• The warnings were issued in the Ndhiwa constituency, Homa Bay County.
• The party is emphasizing unity and discouraging political strategies that rely on tribal affiliations.

Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi has voiced his disagreement with Rigathi Gachagua's political strategies.

• Muturi opposes Gachagua's proposed method for selecting a presidential candidate.
• The disagreement also concerns Gachagua's initiative to unite Mt. Kenya political parties into a coalition.
• Muturi is the leader of the Democratic Party (DP), while Gachagua leads the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).