The Linda Mwananchi Movement has officially declared Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, despite earlier claims of division.

• Senator Edwin Sifuna named leader and presidential candidate.
• Linda Mwananchi Movement principals met on Saturday, September 26, to affirm unity.
• Sifuna will unveil his political party in early October, on which ticket he will run.

The University of Eldoret (UoE) has initiated disciplinary action against a part-time lecturer following the spread of a video showing him making inflammatory remarks about students and the 2027 presidential election.

• The lecturer's remarks were made during a class on September 24, 2026.
• The University of Eldoret management strongly condemned the utterances, stating they do not represent the institution's views.
• The comments suggested students from certain regions should not return if President William Ruto does not win a second term.

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has expressed doubts about the unity of the opposition coalition, challenging fellow leaders to publicly commit to supporting a single candidate for the 2027 general election.

• Rigathi Gachagua is questioning the commitment of some opposition principals, citing "slippery" behavior.
• He publicly pledged to support whoever is chosen as the opposition's flagbearer, even if it's not him, and urged others to do the same.
• The challenge comes amid intensified campaigns for the 2027 General Elections, with the opposition struggling to agree on a unified candidate.

The Linda Mwananchi opposition caucus has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. The endorsement took place at a Windsor retreat on Saturday.

• Edwin Sifuna has been declared the leader and Presidential Candidate for Linda Mwananchi.
• The endorsement occurred in the notable absence of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and any representative from Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
• Linda Mwananchi plans to unveil the party ticket Sifuna will run on in early October and seeks to build a coalition with like-minded parties.