Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper party, has definitively rejected the role of running mate for the 2027 elections, instead urging other opposition figures to endorse his presidential bid against President William Ruto. Musyoka highlighted his past sacrifices and emphasized that it is "now or never" for his presidential aspirations.

• Kalonzo Musyoka will seek his party's endorsement at a delegates' conference on October 10 as the first step towards leading the opposition.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has set stringent conditions for candidates seeking Mt Kenya votes, including proof of support, engagement with his DCP party, and written commitments.
• Gachagua warned he would launch his own presidential bid if no contender adequately met his conditions, which include publicly opposing the Kenya Kwanza administration and pledging to overturn unpopular taxes.