Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has challenged opposition leaders, specifically Kalonzo Musyoka and James Orengo, to account for their public service records as he rallies support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.

• Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged voters to scrutinize the track records of all aspiring leaders, including former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
• Omollo highlighted President Ruto's development projects as a benchmark for leadership, urging voters to compare them with the past achievements of opposition figures.
• The PS criticized Suba South MP Caroli Omondi for alleged factual inaccuracies in his opposition to President Ruto's administration, citing specific development projects in the constituency.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has declared his willingness to support an opposition candidate other than himself if chosen to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

• Gachagua made this announcement on Monday, August 24, during the conclusion of his 55-day Wamunyoro consultations in Nyeri County.
• The consultations revealed strong support for Gachagua's presidential bid, but participants also cautioned against personal interests hindering the removal of President Ruto from office.
• Despite potential competition from figures like Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua, Gachagua emphasized a commitment to national sacrifice and backing the opposition's chosen flag-bearer.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly refuted claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he failed to oppose alleged orders to harm young protesters during the 2024 Gen Z protests.

• Kindiki described Gachagua's allegations as "petty lies" and emphasized his focus on fighting terrorism and banditry at the time.
• Gachagua claimed he personally questioned Kindiki, then Interior Cabinet Secretary, about the legality and morality of alleged harsh measures against protesters.
• The dispute highlights the deepening fallout between Gachagua and President William Ruto over the government's handling of the Finance Bill 2024 and the protests.

Mama Ida Odinga has publicly endorsed her son, Raila Odinga Junior, in his bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat, urging Kibra leaders and residents to mentor him.

• Mama Ida Odinga stated, "Mtoto wa simba ni simba," signifying her support for her son's political aspirations.
• The endorsement comes as Raila Odinga Junior has intensified his grassroots activities in Kibra, a traditional stronghold of his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• Ida Odinga cautioned her son to engage in "clean politics" focused on ideas and delivery, rather than confrontation.