A new opinion poll by Bobea Report places Kenyan President William Ruto ahead of his main challengers in the 2027 presidential race, while showing tight contests in several Nairobi gubernatorial and parliamentary races, according to Ghafla Kenya. The inaugural people-centred poll assessed presidential, gubernatorial and parliamentary contests ahead of the 2027 General Election, offering an early look at the country's emerging political landscape.

Mombasa businessman Suleiman Shahbal has announced his intention to run for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in Kenya's 2027 General Election, defying President William Ruto's advice that he withdraw from politics. In a video shared on September 10, Shahbal said he would not back down from the contest and would press ahead with his bid, according to The Kenya Times.

Political leaders aligned with Kenya's government are intensifying efforts to secure President William Ruto's re-election in the 2027 General Election, according to Business Today. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held a meeting in Kisumu focused on election preparations, strengthening political organisation, and ensuring credible party nominations. Mudavadi is said to be confident about the push, with government-allied leaders doing much of the groundwork as early mobilisation for the 2027 vote gains momentum.

Kenyan newspapers on August 8 reported that senior officials Musalia Mudavadi and Wycliffe Oparanya launched a campaign aligned with President William Ruto to counter growing support for Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement in Western Kenya. According to the reports, the political push comes as Sifuna's wave gains momentum in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections, signalling early realignments in the country's political landscape.

Kenyan President William Ruto has publicly rejected claims made by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he was responsible for delivering votes from the Mt Kenya region in the 2022 elections. This statement comes amid rising tensions in Kenyan politics, particularly surrounding the disruption of the Linda Mwananchi rally and the lead-up to the 2027 elections, which will involve significant political figures.

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, a former Starehe MP, has announced her candidacy for Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election under the Kenya Moja Movement (K1) party banner. Speaking at a church service, Wanjiru said her decision followed consultations with supporters, political allies, and regional stakeholders, adding that Nairobi residents had asked her to provide direction. She said her return to elective politics aims to serve residents and restore efficiency, accountability, and effective management in the county.