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.

• As of Tuesday, the UDA had collected close to Sh17 million from over 7,000 applicants.
• National Elections Board Chairman Anthony Mwaura stated fees range from Sh2,000 for MCA aspirants to Sh100,000 for those challenging the President for the party ticket.
• President Ruto emphasized this initiative encourages early commitment to the party, warning against those who join last minute seeking tickets.