Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared he is "no pushover" and intends to retain his position, asserting the Deputy President seat is not vacant and dismissing ambitions from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He spoke at an event in Embu County, addressing approximately 20,000 grassroots leaders.

• Kindiki stated he would be President William Ruto's running mate in 2027.
• Key individuals expressing interest in the Deputy President seat include Dr. Oburu Oginga, CS Wycliffe Oparanya, CS Hassan Joho, and Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
• Kindiki highlighted the Kenya Kwanza administration's progress in areas like agriculture, with coffee prices rising to Sh120-Sh150 per kilogramme and milk prices at Sh50 per litre.

The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is under scrutiny due to a dispute over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party.

• The controversy has sparked concerns about the independence of the Registrar's office ahead of the 2027 general election.
• Critics fear the office might be influenced by the State to suppress opposition parties.
• The situation is developing into a potentially lengthy legal battle.

Raila Junior, son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is set to contest the Kibra parliamentary seat in 2027, causing political ripples within the ODM party.

• Raila Junior aims to inherit his father's traditional political base in Kibra.
• Current Kibra MP Peter Orero and former MP Imran Okoth have expressed readiness to compete against him.
• Ida Odinga, Raila Junior's mother, has publicly endorsed his political ambitions.

Independent Members of Parliament are demanding greater recognition and resources within the National Assembly. They are proposing significant changes to the Standing Orders, which, if adopted, would create a formal leadership structure and dedicated spaces for them in Parliament.

• Independent MPs want an office for their leader, mirroring those of the Majority and Minority leaders.
• They are also requesting a special reserved seat in the Chamber for their leader and representation on the Committee on Selection.
• The proposals, endorsed by all 12 independent MPs, aim to address current disadvantages in committee appointments and ensure their interests are not overlooked.