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.

Kenyan leaders from the Coast region, including Sports and Youth Minister Salim Mvurya, Mining Minister Hassan Joho, and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, have urged residents to support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election. They highlighted Ruto's commitment to developing the Coast region despite receiving fewer votes from the area in the 2022 election. During a political meeting in Malindi, they mentioned that Ruto is expected to issue over 200,000 title deeds to address land ownership issues.

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.

Zamzam, the Mombasa Woman Representative, has stated that she will not be intimidated by internal party politics as the ODM succession battles intensify in anticipation of the 2027 General Election, according to Eastleigh Voice.

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.

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.