Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku is advocating for a political split within the Mt Kenya region, arguing that East and West should take different political stances to ensure development ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• CS Ruku claims Mt Kenya West has received a disproportionately larger share of government positions and development projects.
• He cited examples like Mt Kenya West receiving a Level Six hospital while Mt Kenya East has none, and 77 percent of roads constructed in the region being in the West.
• Other leaders, including Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi and Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira, have rejected calls for division, emphasizing the importance of unity.

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has strongly cautioned against the divisive practice of political mobilisation along ethnic lines, advocating for unity ahead of the 2027 general election.

• She urges Kenyan leaders to foster national unity and compete based on ideologies, manifestos, and development track records.
• The key individual is Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba.
• Wamuchomba's plea emphasizes a shift away from tribal politics towards issue-based competition.

Jubilee Party's National Assembly Majority Whip, Silvanus Osoro, has joined the growing list of politicians under investigation by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for alleged incitement.

• Silvanus Osoro is the latest politician facing NCIC scrutiny for utterances deemed as incitement.
• The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is actively investigating politicians for potentially inflammatory remarks.
• This investigation highlights ongoing concerns about political rhetoric and its impact on national cohesion in Kenya.