President William Ruto criticized the United Opposition, labeling them as weak and unprepared for the upcoming 2027 General Election. Speaking at a coffee revival launch in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County, on June 22, 2026, he expressed confidence in securing an early victory and challenged opposition leaders on their campaign capabilities. Ruto's remarks were met with enthusiasm from parts of the audience.

President William Ruto has responded to assertions made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that he earned the votes from Embu on his own. Ruto also mentioned that a 35-year bond he has with the region predates his alliance with Gachagua, countering claims about the nature of their political support in Mt Kenya.

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.

A new TIFA poll has found that 76% of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction under President William Ruto's leadership. According to the survey, the Mt Kenya region recorded the highest level of pessimism, with economic hardship cited as a key factor shaping public opinion. The findings point to growing discontent among Kenyans over the country's current trajectory.

Kenyan lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi has predicted that President William Ruto will win re-election in 2027, but only narrowly with a slim 50+1 margin. According to Tuko, Ahmednassir cited the need for judicial reforms to help secure a stronger victory for the president amid what he expects to be a closely contested race. The remarks add to growing public debate over the likely competitiveness of Kenya's next presidential election.

Kenyan MP Babu Owino has warned that the country's opposition risks losing the 2027 presidential election to President William Ruto if its principals fail to unite by December. According to Tuko, Owino argued that prolonged division would hand Ruto a second term in office. His remarks come as Senator Edwin Sifuna also urged the opposition to settle on a single united presidential candidate without further delay, highlighting growing pressure within opposition ranks ahead of the vote.