UDA elections: Big names, new faces, and high-octane contests

Over 12,000 politicians, including high-profile losers from the 2022 polls and current officeholders have applied to run on UDA ticket in 2027...

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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has seen over 12,000 politicians, including prominent figures and current officeholders, apply for its ticket in the upcoming 2027 elections. This surge in interest has generated Kshs 31.82 million in registration fees for the party, highlighting the intense competition for various political seats.

12,353 aspirants have registered across all elective positions, with 10,230 vying for ward representative seats, generating Kshs 20.46 million alone.
Notable gubernatorial aspirants include Evans Kidero (Nairobi), Isaac Rutto (Bomet), and Alice Ng’ang’a (Kiambu).
The registration marks the formal commencement of the 2027 political contest, with a State House meeting with President William Ruto scheduled for registered aspirants.

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