President William Ruto is employing an aggressive strategy to weaken the Opposition and bolster his re-election prospects by aiming to recruit prominent Opposition figures to his camp.

• The strategy involves enticing key Opposition leaders to join President Ruto's broad-based coalition.
• The Opposition is the target of this strategic move.
• This approach aims to simultaneously strengthen Ruto's political base and undermine his rivals.

President William Ruto concluded a four-day tour of Bomet and Kericho counties, launching multi-billion shilling projects and addressing the future of devolved health services.

• President Ruto launched the construction of the Chelimo Special Economic Zone in Kericho County, expected to create over 10,000 jobs.
• He also laid the foundation stone for the Chebunyo Amsons Mother and Child Hospital in Bomet County, part of a Sh4.5 billion initiative by the Amsons Group to build 10 hospitals.
• The President assured counties that the national government would continue to support the devolved health function, pledging 100% support.

A political controversy has ignited following remarks by UDA Party Secretary General Hassan Omar suggesting the deceased would be mobilized to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Opposition leaders, specifically Linda Mwananchi, are demanding action against Omar.

• Linda Mwananchi leaders are demanding action against Hassan Omar.
• The controversy stems from remarks made about mobilizing 'dead voters' for President William Ruto.
• The dispute is escalating into a fresh political battle between opposition and allies of the current administration.