A recent UDA report reveals that numerous public officers are eyeing elective positions in the 2027 General Election, necessitating their resignation from current roles by February 2027 as per a 2022 Court of Appeal ruling. This exodus will likely cause staffing shortages across various government agencies.

• 12,535 people have expressed interest in running for various seats through UDA.
• The public officers must resign six months before the August 10, 2027, General Election.
• Notable individuals expected to resign include Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime, Judicial Service Commission vice chairman Isaac Ruto, and Kenya Bureau of Standards chairman Evans Kidero, all seeking governorships.