Elders from the Eastern Mount Kenya region have declared their unwavering support for Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki, backing his ambitions for future leadership.

• The elders have vowed to support Kindiki in his bid to continue as Deputy President and eventually succeed President William Ruto after his two terms.
• Key figures involved include elders from the Eastern Mount Kenya region and Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki.
• This endorsement was made during a forum convened by the elders to discuss regional political alignment.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to defend himself and his supporters against alleged goon attacks disrupting his political rallies, stating they will retaliate if the police fail to provide protection.

• Gachagua claims President William Ruto is behind the orchestrated chaos, using a Nakuru MP to hire goons.
• The threat comes after Gachagua's convoy was attacked in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub-County, forcing the cancellation of a rally and damaging six vehicles.
• Intelligence suggests the National Police Service (NPS) was instructed to avoid areas of his rallies, a claim attributed to unhappy junior police officers.

Government leaders are intensifying their campaign efforts for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. They are highlighting his development achievements and claiming increasing national support.

• Campaigns are being stepped up by broad-based government leaders.
• The focus is on President William Ruto's development record.
• Supporters claim growing national support, including within the ODM party.

A significant political development has emerged from Kenya's Coast region as ODM leaders have declared their support for President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027.

• Key endorsement from ODM leaders at the Coast for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election.
• This move signals a major political shift amidst ongoing coalition negotiations.
• The endorsement was communicated to supporters in Mombasa and K... (read the full article for more details).

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama have clashed following an alleged attack on Gachagua's convoy in Nakuru. Gachagua directly accused Arama of orchestrating the violence, questioning the commitment of Jubilee Party to the opposition.

• Gachagua alleges the attack was planned by President Ruto through Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and MP Samuel Arama.
• MP Samuel Arama denies the accusations, stating he has no involvement and blaming Gachagua for "hate campaigns" against other leaders.
• The incident occurred during Gachagua's tour of Nakuru County, where vehicles belonging to DCP leaders were reportedly pelted with stones.