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.

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has dismissed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential ambitions for 2027, asserting that the Nyanza region largely backs President William Ruto.

• Kaluma stated that Orengo's bid would not garner substantial votes and is seen as an attempt to split President Ruto's support in Nyanza.
• Key figures involved include MP Peter Kaluma and Governor James Orengo, with mentions of President William Ruto, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• The remarks highlight a growing rivalry within the ODM party, particularly between the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Orengo and the Oburu-led ODM faction supported by Kaluma.

Tharaka Nithi County is once again a focal point in Kenyan politics, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the center of a brewing power struggle ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The county's significant voting bloc and the potential for Deputy President Kindiki to be a running mate are key factors in the national political matrix.
• Political leaders, including Cabinet Secretaries and governors, are actively defending Prof. Kindiki amidst claims by ODM for the running mate position.
• The upcoming Tharaka Nithi governor race is highly contested, featuring prominent figures and influenced by sub-tribal dynamics and unfulfilled development promises.