UDA Maneuvers for 2027 Election Amid Internal Tensions and Power Struggles - January 2026

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is charging aspirants fees to attend a "UDA Aspirants Forum" at State House with President William Ruto on February 4, 2026. The meeting aims to build a grassroots network for Ruto's 2027 re-election. However, President Ruto's recent meeting exposed significant internal tensions within UDA regarding potential sacrifices of current members to accommodate new coalition partners, particularly the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). In parallel, repeated attacks on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, including an incident at a Nyeri County church involving suspected rogue police, are being interpreted as high-stakes power struggles ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

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UDA aspirants part with millions to attend Ruto’s State House meeting

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is generating millions of shillings by charging aspirants fees to attend a State House meeting with President William Ruto on February 4, 2026. This "UDA Aspirants Forum" aims to build a strong grassroots network for Ruto's re-election in 2027 and gauge party influence.