Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to remain impartial and resist intimidation from politicians ahead of the August 2027 elections.

• DP Kindiki stressed that the IEBC should discharge its duties without favouring any political side, including the government.
• He advised the opposition to focus on presenting their agenda to Kenyans rather than attacking the electoral body, suggesting they may be "sensing defeat."
• The DP highlighted the government's confidence in the IEBC to conduct free, fair, and verifiable elections, emphasizing that President Ruto's development record will secure his re-election.

A Kenyan High Court judge has cautioned politicians against personal attacks, urging a focus on issues ahead of the 2027 elections, following a defamation suit filed by Mithika Linturi against Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma.

• Justice Heston Nyaga declined to issue a temporary injunction restraining the governor from making certain remarks, citing a balance between freedom of expression and reputation.
• The case involves allegations of defamation stemming from remarks made at political rallies in Makutano and Laare in March.
• Mr. Linturi, a prospective candidate for governor, claimed damage to his reputation, while Governor Mutuma argued the remarks were part of political discourse.

Wiper Democratic Front leaders have strongly condemned the perceived unfair distribution of national resources and jobs, threatening to involve the National Cohesion and Integration Commission in an investigation.

• Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka demanded accountability for national resource use and alleged ethnic bias in recent recruitments to the defense forces and police service.
• Musyoka also condemned the recent tear-gassing of Siaya Governor James Orengo and torching of his car, linking it to a pattern of misgovernance.
• Matungulu MP Mutinda Mule issued a seven-day ultimatum for the government to provide employment numbers for those hired "through the back door" or face an investigation by the NCIC.