Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has publicly stated that Mt Kenya should unite behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate for the 2027 General Election.

• Governor Njuki emphasized that Mt Kenya has historically remained united and should continue to do so, backing Kindiki from Mt Kenya East.
• Key figures involved include Governor Muthomi Njuki, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and President William Ruto.
• The declaration comes amid a renewed political debate regarding the 2027 elections and President Ruto's choice of running mate.

A governance expert is urging Edwin Sifuna to carefully choose his political allies ahead of the upcoming election.

• The expert, Stella Agara, warns that some politicians are aligning with popular leaders like Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi brigade solely to gain votes, lacking substantive contributions.
• Stella Agara, a governance expert, is concerned about the motives of individuals joining the Linda Mwananchi movement.
• She advises Sifuna to be selective about who joins his political efforts, emphasizing the need for genuine supporters rather than opportunists.

Kenya's opposition is experiencing internal turmoil as partner parties engage in "political cannibalism," with elected leaders defecting to rival outfits, weakening smaller parties and questioning the ground-level influence of opposition principals.

• Several Jubilee Party elected leaders, including three MPs in Nairobi, are defecting to Rigathi Gachagua's Democratic Citizens Party (DCP).
• Key figures involved include opposition principals like Fred Matiang'i (Jubilee Party), Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper Party), and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), alongside Rigathi Gachagua (DCP).
• Accusations of bullying and poaching are causing friction within the opposition coalition, with some parties questioning the commitment and grassroots mobilization efforts of their partners.

A crucial retreat by the United Opposition in Kiambu County concluded without resolving key disputes over coalition operations and leadership selection.

• The two-day retreat ended after only one day of deliberations, highlighting deep-seated disagreements.
• Key figures involved include leaders from Democracy for the Citizen’s Party, Wiper, Jubilee, People’s Liberation Party, Democratic Party, DAP-Kenya, and Party of National Unity.
• Disagreements persist on coalition leadership, secretariat formation, decision-making processes, and the selection of a presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.