Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused the opposition of plotting to discredit the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and urged Western Kenya leaders to rally behind President William Ruto for the 2027 General Election.

• Mudavadi warned that attacking the IEBC undermines public confidence and suggests the opposition is unprepared for the election.
• He highlighted recent by-elections conducted by the current IEBC team as evidence of its credible operations.
• Mudavadi emphasized the need for UDA aspirants to secure a parliamentary majority to ensure a strong mandate for President Ruto in his potential second term.

Leaders allied with Kenya's broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, are urging residents of Tana River County to support President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his efforts to ensure equitable resource distribution.

• Leaders aim to secure a second term for President William Ruto to achieve 100% equitable resource distribution.
• Key figures include Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, and Garsen MP Ali Wario.
• The campaign aims to bolster ODM's support in the coastal region, despite some local opposition and defections from the government.

President William Ruto has announced a new government policy that will stop Kenya from exporting raw minerals, aiming to boost local processing and value addition.

• The policy shift comes after the suspension of Tata Chemicals' operations at Lake Magadi.
• President Ruto stated, "we will no longer export raw materials," emphasizing the creation of jobs and wealth domestically.
• Minerals like gold, limestone, and soda ash will be processed in Kenya before export, attracting investment in areas like an oil refinery in Lamu.