Leaders from the ruling UDA and ODM parties are holding a three-day retreat in Naivasha to strategize for the 2027 General Election, with President William Ruto's re-election bid topping the agenda.

• The primary focus is consolidating support and strategizing for President Ruto's re-election.
• Key attendees include Governors, Deputy Governors, Members of Parliament, Senators, Cabinet Secretaries, and Speakers from both Houses.
• The retreat, running from August 9 to 11, aims to assess the broad-based government's performance and prepare for the upcoming elections.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has predicted a shocking victory for President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, asserting that the opposition underestimates the requirements for winning the presidency.

• Mudavadi stated that winning the presidency demands more than just sloganeering and requires well-crafted policies, a clear agenda, and a demonstrable track record.
• Key figures involved include Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and President William Ruto.
• Mudavadi highlighted the unity between UDA and ODM under the Broad-Based Government arrangements as the winning formula for 2027, referencing the close results of the 2022 election where Ruto received 7,176,141 votes and Odinga received 6,942,930 votes.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has introduced new regulations for campaign financing, gazetted on August 7, 2026, in preparation for the 2027 General Election.

• The Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026 aim to enhance transparency and accountability in how candidates and political parties manage campaign funds.
• Candidates and parties must appoint an authorised person to manage contributions and spending, and open dedicated campaign financing bank accounts within Kenya.
• Detailed reporting is required for fundraising events, with contributions over Ksh20,000 needing official receipts, and direct funding from foreign governments is prohibited.
• Campaign expenditure exceeding one million shillings will require an audited report by a certified auditor.