The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed the ballot paper colours for the 2027 General Election, maintaining the established system from previous years.

• The Presidential ballot will continue to be white.
• The IEBC will utilize the same six colours as in past elections to aid voter identification.
• This colour-coding system, in place since 2010, aims to reduce confusion and stray votes, especially for voters with lower literacy levels.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has alleged a plot to disrupt the upcoming Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, claiming weapons have been distributed to individuals for this purpose.

• The alleged distribution of weapons, including rungus, arrows, and hangers, occurred after a UDA-ODM Broad-Based Parliamentary Group meeting on August 10.
• Key individuals allegedly involved in the plot include Governor Orengo himself and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluna, with alleged meetings held at their residences.
• Further claims include market women being warned against setting up stalls in Homa Bay Town and directed to an alternative trading point, purportedly to block aircraft landings at Kabunde Air Strip.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has taken five suspects into custody following the murder of former Chesikaki councillor and Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Masai Wasama. The number of suspects increased after two more individuals surrendered to authorities on Wednesday, August 14.

• Five suspects are currently in custody.
• The investigation involves the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Nathan Masai Wasama was shot dead at his shop on the night of August 8 in Cheptais, Bungoma County.