The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will hold grassroots elections in 20 counties on Saturday, January 10, 2026, to strengthen local structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. This follows previous elections held in 22 counties in April 2025.

• Registration for aspirants in the upcoming elections opens on Thursday, December 4, and closes on December 23 at 5 pm.
• The elections will cover counties that have not yet held polls, including Nakuru, Kiambu, Baringo, Bomet, and Meru.
• The decision was made during a joint meeting of the UDA National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Elections Board, chaired by Deputy Party Leader Prof Kithure Kindiki.

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is asserting its rise as a national political force after securing three out of five MCA seats in recent by-elections. Party leader Rigathi Gachagua highlighted these victories as evidence of increasing national popularity, with an eye on the 2027 General Election.

• The DCP won 3 out of 5 MCA seats in recent by-elections.
• Rigathi Gachagua, the DCP leader and former Deputy President, made the announcement.
• The party views these wins as a sign of growing popularity ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The political battle for offices in Nairobi is intensifying with 20 months remaining until Kenya's next General Election. The gubernatorial race is attracting significant attention as leaders strategize for the upcoming polls.

• The gubernatorial race in Nairobi is currently the most keenly watched political contest.
• Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is confident his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) will secure the gubernatorial and senatorial seats, along with most parliamentary and county assembly positions.
• The political scramble begins with 20 months left until the next General Election.