President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to elect 'a fool' as president in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the critical role of leadership in national development.

• Ruto stressed that electing the right leader is the difference between a country succeeding or failing.
• The President made these remarks in New York while meeting Kenyans living abroad and attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
• He also criticized opposition figures, calling those who advocate for abolishing initiatives like affordable housing 'fools' or 'idiots'.

Following an endorsement by Mt Kenya elders, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is embarking on a mission to unite the region politically and rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid.

• The Mt Kenya elders converged at Kirigiti stadium in Kiambu County and installed Kindiki as the region's kingpin and unifying factor.
• Kindiki pledged to spearhead reconciliation and unity across Mt Kenya East and West, urging leaders to set aside political differences.
• The elders also directed leaders advocating for the splitting of Mt Kenya, including CS Geoffrey Ruku, to cease their campaigns and allow elders two months to address the matter.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, highlighting infrastructure projects in Tharaka Nithi county and urging political rivals to account for their own achievements.

• Kindiki inspected ongoing development projects, including roads like the Chaka-Riga-Marimanti-Gatunga road and the proposed dual carriageway linking Makutano to Maua.
• He challenged leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to present their development records rather than rely on personal attacks.
• Kindiki also addressed his recent endorsement by elders to spearhead unity and development in the Mount Kenya region.