Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his readiness to deputise Edwin Sifuna, the Linda Mwananchi leader, in a potential 2027 bid to unseat President William Ruto.

• Rigathi Gachagua stated he has "no problem" deputising Edwin Sifuna, and vice versa.
• The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader believes Sifuna is a serious presidential contender despite age criticisms.
• The proposed alliance aims to "send President William Ruto home early" in the upcoming General Election.

Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya, has declared his ambition to be the opposition's presidential candidate and challenged President William Ruto in the upcoming General Election.

• Nyoro confidently stated he would defeat President Ruto if nominated by the joint opposition.
• The Member of Parliament for Kiharu cited improvements in his constituency's schools as evidence of his performance and leadership potential.
• He criticized President Ruto's administration for alleged mismanagement of public funds and failures in the health and education sectors, calling for Ruto to be a one-term president.

Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has urged the opposition to unite and select a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

• Nyoro stressed that Kenyans desire a united opposition with one presidential candidate and running mate.
• He called on opposition leaders to cease infighting and focus on their shared objective of removing President Ruto from office.
• Nyoro also criticized the government for its handling of illicit brews and accused President Ruto of oppressing business people.

Kenya's Western region is witnessing intensified political activity as top government officials scramble to consolidate support for President William Ruto's UDA party amidst a rising wave of influence from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement.

• Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya are leading grassroots efforts and strategy meetings with Western MPs to bolster UDA's presence.
• Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions and the Linda Mwananchi movement are causing concern, with fears it could impact both ODM and UDA's performance in the region.
• Leaders are also focusing on voter registration, targeting an estimated 1.5 million eligible ID holders in Western Kenya yet to register for the 2027 election.