Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe faced a hostile reception while seeking forgiveness from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a church service, after defecting from UDA to DCP.

• Kagombe pleaded, "I was Saul, but because I have seen light in Damascus, I am Paul. I am now in DCP. I am like a prodigal son who went back to his father to say sorry after being wrong."
• Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated, "I have accepted you, but the people who will decide whether they want you or not are these people who are the voters."
• The defection has sparked allegations from Moses Kuria that UDA is orchestrating these moves to weaken DCP.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned escalating political violence and directly challenged President William Ruto to halt what he termed "political goonism."

• Kalonzo Musyoka warned that President Ruto would be held responsible if Kenya slides into anarchy due to unchecked political violence.
• Key incidents cited include attacks on the Linda Mwananchi convoy in Homa Bay County and an event in Nakuru, which Kalonzo alleged were state-sponsored.
• Kalonzo also cautioned President Ruto against potential prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) if he continues to permit or orchestrate political violence.