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.

Businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi cautioned the United Opposition against selecting Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election. In a radio interview, Wanjigi expressed that Musyoka lacks the inspiration and drive necessary for significant political causes, a conclusion he reached after collaborating with him during Raila Odinga's 2017 campaign. Wanjigi emphasized his honesty about Musyoka's capabilities despite their friendship.

Leaders supporting the inclusive government held a significant political meeting in Eldoret to endorse President William Ruto for the 2027 elections while also laying the groundwork for his successor in 2032. The gathering included MPs from the Kenya Kwanza coalition and some ODM leaders, who urged Kenyans to give Ruto a second and final term to complete his development projects, claiming that opponents lack alternative policies for the country's progress.

The race for the 2027 presidential election in Kenya is intensifying, with significant behind-the-scenes efforts to select a running mate for President William Ruto. The Kenya Kwanza coalition, led by Ruto, and the opposition coalition, which includes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, are both strategizing to find a candidate that will enhance their chances of victory. Unlike previous elections, the selection process is more complex due to shifting political alliances.

Moses Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, urged residents of the Western region to register as voters to support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking in Kimang’eti, Malava Sub-County during a fundraising event for a vocational training institute, Wetang’ula emphasized that the Western region should grant Ruto a second term due to the development projects initiated by his government in the area.

Rigathi Gachagua, the leader of the DCP party, has denied claims that he is supporting Kalonzo to challenge Ruto in the 2027 presidential race. Speaking in Nyeri, he stated that the opposition will not announce its presidential candidate early due to fears of government targeting and harassment. Gachagua indicated that the candidate will be revealed before the deadline set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), but not hastily, allowing for an announcement anytime before May 15, 2027.