Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated a willingness to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the opposition's joint presidential candidate in 2027, even proposing himself as a running mate.

• Gachagua is open to serving as Sifuna's running mate or vice versa to defeat President William Ruto.
• Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua and Edwin Sifuna.
• Gachagua believes the opposition should not rush the selection of its candidate, suggesting it should occur between March and May 2027.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to unveil a new political party, Linda Mwananchi, aimed at challenging the ODM party's dominance and uniting like-minded leaders to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

• The new party will be people-centred with a commitment to free and fair nominations.
• Babu Owino accused the current ODM leadership of abandoning the democratic ideals championed by Raila Odinga.
• He condemned political violence and the hiring of youths to attack opponents, referencing an incident at ACK St Stephen Cathedral, Kisumu.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his willingness to serve as the running mate to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election, should Sifuna emerge as the strongest opposition candidate against President William Ruto.

• Gachagua stated he would deputize Sifuna if electoral arithmetic shows Sifuna is best positioned to defeat President Ruto.
• Key individuals involved include Rigathi Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and William Ruto.
• Gachagua emphasized the opposition's goal should be defeating Ruto, suggesting flexibility in ticket composition, even mentioning Kalonzo Musyoka as a potential presidential candidate or running mate.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo have met to quell rising tensions within the Linda Mwananchi political movement ahead of a crucial Nairobi rally.

• The meeting aimed to project unity following Governor Orengo's declaration to compete for the Linda Mwananchi presidential ticket, a move that unsettled some supporters backing Mr. Sifuna.
• Key individuals involved include Senator Sifuna, Governor Orengo, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• The truce comes just days before a major Linda Mwananchi mobilization rally scheduled for September 13 in Nairobi.