Senator Dan Maanzo of Makueni has stated that Kalonzo Musyoka will not join President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential race, with the Wiper party expected to present Kalonzo as its candidate. Maanzo also suggested that Raila Odinga may seek Ruto's support for his 2027 presidential bid, but he believes the current handshake between Ruto and Raila is unlikely to last beyond 2027. He further indicated that a united opposition could lead Kenyans to vote for an independent candidate and that the opposition working together with Ruto would be unfavorable, with voters likely to reject both. Maanzo also raised concerns about a plot to assassinate opposition leaders. Meanwhile, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recommended prosecuting three sitting governors—Wamatangi, Barchok, and Mohamud—and one former county boss, Wangamati, on graft charges. Investigations are ongoing into five other governors and five members of parliament accused of misappropriating the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). Church leaders have called on President Ruto to take decisive action against corruption, urging the arrest and public naming of legislators involved in bribery. Critics have accused some government leaders of hypocrisy in the fight against graft. Political figures including Eugene Wamalwa and others have emphasized the need for opposition unity to challenge Ruto effectively in 2027. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faced criticism and controversy, including accusations linking the government to Al-Shabaab, which allies have condemned as unfair and harmful to the Somali community. Gachagua has also publicly challenged Senator Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him following his revelations about President Ruto in the United States. The political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections remains contentious, with divisions within the opposition and ongoing debates about government accountability and corruption.