Kenyan President William Ruto is actively consolidating support ahead of the 2027 elections through public engagements and infrastructure projects. During a tour of Embakasi East Constituency in Nairobi, he emphasized a rejection of divisive politics, violence, and ethnic tensions, calling instead for continuous work and economic progress. President Ruto challenged opposition leaders to present clear plans for job creation, asserting his administration's focus on economic transformation and investor confidence restoration. Concurrently, debate continues over the role and effectiveness of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Senator Dan Maanzo advocates for strengthening the NCIC amid rising ethnic tensions, while Senator Hillary Sigei criticized the commission for losing its watchdog role and failing to hold leaders accountable. NCIC Commissioner Danvas Makori attributed the commission's diminished powers and budget cuts to parliamentary decisions, a point contested by some lawmakers. MP Mark Nyamita dismissed the commission's claims of underfunding as a weak excuse, urging political leaders to adopt responsible discourse to reduce divisiveness.