President William Ruto and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga have agreed to form joint committees to negotiate a coalition agreement and power-sharing framework for the 2027 General Election.

• Two five-member committees will be established: one to draft a joint manifesto and another to work on power-sharing structures.
• The decision follows a high-level retreat at the Lake Naivasha Resort.
• President Ruto assured the country of peaceful and fair elections in 2026.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced his intention to deliver a public assessment of President William Ruto's first four years in office, detailing alleged failures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Gachagua plans to outline what he calls the administration's failures and the harm caused to Kenyans.
• The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader made the announcement while engaging residents in Narok East Constituency.
• He also renewed accusations regarding the handling of the killing of Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Wasama, alleging a cover-up.

President William Ruto has confirmed that the Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will formally unite to contest the 2027 General Election.

• The two political formations will develop a joint manifesto outlining their shared agenda.
• Key figures include President William Ruto, representing Kenya Kwanza, and implied leadership from the ODM.
• A joint team with representatives from both Kenya Kwanza and ODM has been established to create the manifesto.

The Kenya Kwanza coalition and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formed a joint 10-member team to draft a common manifesto for the 2027 general election.

• The team will consist of five representatives from each political formation.
• The initiative was announced by President William Ruto.
• A second team of 10 members will also be formed to develop the coalition's framework agreement.

The United Opposition in Kenya has pledged to unite and present a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 election.

• The opposition coalition is committed to staying unified until the 2027 general election.
• Key opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, held separate events in Kitui to make this vow.
• Their stated goal is to field a unified front against the incumbent President Ruto.