Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has declared he will not be vying for any elective position in the 2027 General Elections, including the Homa Bay County gubernatorial seat. This announcement comes amid escalating political tensions surrounding the Homa Bay governorship, with the current Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga openly challenging Governor Gladys Wanga's re-election bid.

• John Mbadi clarified he is "not interested in becoming Homa Bay County Governor."
• The Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga labeled Governor Gladys Wanga a "one-term governor" and vowed to oppose her re-election bid, citing mismanagement.
• Mbadi refuted claims of a proposed budget cut for the education sector, stating an increase of about Ksh150 billion is planned for the 2026/2027 financial year.
• Magwanga alleged that Wanga's 2022 candidacy was influenced by prominent figures who pressured Raila Odinga to endorse her.