Experts from UDA and ODM have begun crucial talks to craft a joint political blueprint for the 2027 General Election. The team held its first meeting to organize technical teams and prepare for nationwide consultations.

• The 12-member team, comprising five nominees from each party plus two ex-officio members, aims to create a people-driven document.
• Key figures involved include UDA Executive Director Nicodemus Bore and ODM Executive Director Oduor Ong’wen.
• The experts will review past manifestos, assess delivery of pledges, and identify areas for improvement, ensuring regional aspirations are included.

President William Ruto is actively campaigning in Busia County ahead of the 2027 General Election, targeting the opposition and former President Uhuru Kenyatta while wooing the region with development promises.

• President Ruto accused his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, of bankrolling the opposition to undermine his administration.
• The President promised to invest Sh4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, including 2,000 affordable housing units.
• The Teso community, through their leaders, pledged their support for President Ruto in the upcoming election, signaling a shift from their traditional opposition leanings.

Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, have launched a strong critique of the government over alleged forced evictions in Taveta, Kenya. The leaders visited Mkocheni to support families displaced from land in Jipe/Mwakoshemi.

• Dozens of families have been left homeless and living in makeshift camps for about a year.
• Key figures included Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper Patriotic Front leader), Justin Muturi (Democratic Party leader), and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-Kenya leader).
• The opposition accuses the government of violating Articles 40 and 43 of the Constitution and plans parliamentary and court actions.

Internal divisions are surfacing within a prominent political group as senior leaders reportedly clash over strategy and leadership for the 2027 elections, causing anxiety among members.

• A senior official faces pressure after remarks intended to expose MPs allegedly abusing their positions for profit backfired.
• A first-term governor from a strategic county caused a stir at a recent event due to his unkempt appearance.
• A governor from western Kenya is investigating gossip linking his wife to a female communications officer.
• A planned political "wedding" for a first-term governor defecting to a new party was aborted due to "unrealistic demands" and alleged bribery.
• Stakeholders in a key ministry are frustrated with an opaque PS who is reluctant to engage and explain government programs.