UDA is intensifying its grassroots mobilization efforts in the Gusii region, with presidential aide Faruk Kibet leading empowerment programs ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The move is seen as a strategy to counter the growing influence of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who also hails from the region and has declared presidential ambitions.
• Faruk Kibet, representing President William Ruto's administration, has been conducting empowerment forums targeting youth, women, and boda boda operators, emphasizing government commitment to grassroots development.
• Several elected leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties have publicly aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration, signaling a competitive political landscape in the region.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to disregard political distractions and focus on ensuring a free, fair, and credible 2027 General Election.

• CS Duale emphasized the critical role of the IEBC in safeguarding the country's stability and democratic values.
• He specifically highlighted the need for utmost accountability in the IEBC's procurement processes, warning against shortcuts and irregular dealings.
• His remarks come amid rising political scrutiny of the IEBC's preparations, including disputes over electoral technology procurement, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua raising concerns about potential manipulation.

Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi is urging parents and guardians to offer second chances to teen mothers by supporting their return to school.

• Aburi stated that teenage pregnancy should not be a permanent barrier to education, referencing successful individuals who returned to school after becoming mothers.
• The Woman Representative also called for justice for victims of defilement, advising against silencing or compromising in such cases.
• She further supported President William Ruto's directive for foreign small-scale traders to comply with Kenyan legal and licensing procedures.