UDA Conducts Repeat Grassroots Polls Across 18 Counties Despite Technical Hitches

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 The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) held repeat grassroots elections on Saturday across 18 counties, targeting representatives for approximately 9,000 polling stations. The massive exercise saw over 500,000 candidates compete for various party leadership positions at the local level.

   

Deputy President and UDA Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki addresses the media

   High Stakes and Strategic Growth

 Deputy President and UDA Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki, who oversaw the progress, described the elections as a vital step in cementing the party’s foundation.

   "A party’s strength is defined by its grassroots," Kindiki stated. "When those who represent the people are directly elected by party members, you build a truly robust organization." He characterized the exercise as largely free and fair, despite localized technical challenges.

    Regional Reports: Successes and Setbacks

  The election process saw varying degrees of success and participation across different regions:

•Kiambu County: In Githunguri Constituency, the exercise was marred by complaints from several aspirants who found their names missing from the official candidate lists. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah addressed these concerns, noting that the National Elections Board would review the discrepancies. He suggested that elections might be repeated in specific areas where candidates were unfairly excluded.

 •Samburu and Kericho: These counties saw a high voter turnout. Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit lauded the party’s adoption of technology, suggesting that the IEBC should take cues from UDA’s digital management of the polls. Meanwhile, Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot used the occasion to dismiss emerging "village parties," asserting that UDA’s grassroots reach remains unmatched.

•Bomet County: In contrast to other regions, Bomet reported a lower turnout. Some members, including Vicky Chepkorir, attributed the apathy to a lack of sufficient mobilization and communication regarding the polling schedule.

      Looking Toward 2027

  These repeat elections are part of a broader strategy to streamline party leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election. Following the conclusion of the polling station-level votes, UDA is scheduled to move to ward-level elections next month as it continues to formalize its national hierarchy.

  

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