The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has conducted repeat grassroots elections in 18 counties, selecting party representatives across approximately 9,000 polling stations.
The exercise attracted over 500,000 candidates vying for various positions at the polling station level.
Speaking on March 14, 2026, Deputy Party Leader and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki described the elections as largely free and fair, noting their importance in strengthening the party’s grassroots structures, despite minor technical challenges in some areas.
“The party is stronger if it is strong at the grassroots. When those who speak on behalf of the people are elected by party members, then you have a strong party,” Kindiki said.
In Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County, some aspirants reported that their names were missing from the candidates’ list.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah confirmed that the complaints will be reviewed, and elections may be repeated in affected areas.
“Where candidates were missing from the list, we will engage the National Elections Board, and where necessary, we may have to repeat some of those elections,” Ichung’wah said.
The elections were also held in Kericho and Samburu counties, where hundreds of party members turned out to vote.
Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit praised the use of technology in managing the process, stating that it sets an example for other election bodies.
“If UDA can do this, IEBC, which is funded by taxpayers’ money, should be able to do it,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot warned rival political parties, saying,
“Those forming village parties and saying they will catch up with UDA should know that when the time comes, they will not.”
However, voter turnout in Bomet County was low, with some party members noting inadequate mobilisation.
“Grassroots mobilisation should have been stronger so people knew voting was going on and could come out to participate,” said party member Vicky Chepkorir.
Following the polling station elections, the party plans to conduct ward-level elections next month, continuing its efforts to consolidate grassroots leadership ahead of the 2027 general election.
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