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.

The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is under scrutiny due to a legal dispute surrounding the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party. Critics fear the office may be influenced by the state to suppress opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.

• A legal row over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party has put the Registrar of Political Parties under public pressure.
• Key figures include the Registrar, John Cox Lorionokou, and leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Party, such as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
• Concerns are raised about the Registrar's office impartiality in the lead-up to the high-stakes 2027 general election.

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.