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.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly addressed his 2027 presidential ambitions, pledging to avoid misleading voters with unrealistic promises. Speaking in Kiirua, Meru County, during the Linda Mwananchi tour, Sifuna promised to present a transparent assessment of what a future administration could realistically deliver. He attributed his commitment to honesty to his upbringing, stating he would not lie to Kenyans to get elected president.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate Energy Committee, which is chaired by ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga, following a reshuffle of standing committees announced by the Senate on June 17. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot provided the update and introduced a motion to reconstitute several Senate committees. Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang has been nominated to replace Sifuna on the influential committee.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has joined the Linda Mwananchi coalition, strengthening the opposition's efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. Maraga expressed his readiness to collaborate with leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi to ensure the removal of President William Ruto from power in the upcoming elections. His remarks were made during political meetings in Kisii, Keumbu, and Keroka.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has opposed the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) second attempt to remove him as secretary general, claiming the process is unconstitutional and unfair. Sifuna's team stated that this decision mirrors a previous attempt he legally challenged in February. They argue that the latest move has procedural flaws and plan to take legal action against it.

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata confirmed his affiliation with the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that he joined to create a platform uniting Kenyans from diverse political backgrounds around a shared national agenda. In an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, he emphasized that his decision was driven by the desires of ordinary Kenyans rather than personal ambition, describing the movement as an inclusive space in Kenyan politics.