Several Kenyan political figures are defecting from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, signaling potential challenges to his re-election campaign just a year before the General Election.

• Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe is among those who have left UDA, citing unfulfilled promises from the Ruto administration.
• The defections suggest a wave of "self-preservation" among politicians facing upcoming electoral pressures.
• The article highlights a critical juncture for politicians as they navigate these shifting political dynamics.

A 10-member joint committee has been formed following the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat to initiate coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections.

• The committee comprises five members each from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• The goal is to present a unified manifesto to Kenyans.
• Notable figures like Kithure Kindiki and Musalia Mudavadi appear to have been excluded from this committee.

A 10-member joint committee has been formed following a Government Naivasha retreat to begin coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections.

• The committee comprises five members each from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
• This development sees key figures like Kindiki and Mudavadi sidelined from the manifesto team.
• The team is tasked with presenting a unified platform to Kenyans in the upcoming 2027 elections.