Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi has challenged Kenya's opposition to define a clear policy agenda beyond uniting to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

• Kituyi emphasized the need for the opposition to articulate policies on governance, constitutionalism, and economic priorities, rather than solely focusing on rallying against the incumbent.
• Key individuals involved include Mukhisa Kituyi, and the opposition principals who recently signed unity agreements.
• Kituyi proposed a binding covenant with Kenyans detailing commitments to fighting corruption, restoring institutional government, and expanding economic opportunities.

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged Gen Z to transition from street protests to seeking elective office to influence policy and governance.

• Maina, who was elected at 27, advocates for youth to seize political opportunities.
• She highlighted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's support, noting his contribution of Sh10 million towards bail for arrested protesters and a promise of fair nominations through the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
• The call comes as parties gear up for the 2027 General Election, with youth playing a crucial role as voters and candidates.

A new report by Code for Africa (CfA) highlights how digital misinformation and toxic tribal profiling on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook are dangerously exacerbating ethnic divisions in Kenya.

• The report, titled Weaponised Identity and Digital Polarisation in Kenya, details the spread of false and inflammatory narratives.
• Prominent political figures, not just anonymous users, are identified as contributing to tribal profiling.
• The findings suggest a significant threat to Kenya's social fabric due to online manipulation.

Women leaders are warning that recent violence in Homa Bay signals rising political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election and are urging leaders to retrain their supporters.

• The violence in Homa Bay resulted in several injuries and fatalities.
• Ruth Mumbi, Executive Director of Women Collective Kenya, condemned the acts and called for investigations into allegations of political orchestration.
• Leaders emphasized that political competition should focus on policies and ideas, not intimidation, and warned that women and vulnerable groups often bear the brunt of such violence.