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.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential ambitions for the 2027 General Election, questioning his development record.

• Kindiki argued that Musyoka, despite his long tenure in government, has no tangible development projects to show, particularly in his constituency.
• The Deputy President emphasized the Kenya Kwanza administration's focus on development, citing ongoing road projects worth Sh20 billion in Embu County.
• He also challenged opposition leaders to disclose their funding sources and development plans, criticizing their reliance on slogans rather than concrete proposals.

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.