2027 realignments: Bigwigs shun UDA in Mt Kenya
In some of counties, the governor's seat did not attract any aspirants to face off the incumbents...
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is experiencing dwindling interest from political bigwigs in Mt Kenya for the 2027 General Election, despite a strong showing in the Rift Valley and increased interest from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strongholds. This trend has raised concerns for President William Ruto's re-election strategy.
- No aspirants have registered for the governor's seat in Embu, Murang’a, Laikipia, and Nyandarua on the UDA ticket.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki clarified that incumbent elected officials do not need to register as aspirants yet, as the process is continuous until 90 days before the election.
- In contrast, Rift Valley counties like Baringo and Kericho have registered 16 and 13 governor aspirants, respectively.
- A total of 12,353 aspirants have registered across all positions for UDA.
- The perceived decline in Mt Kenya support follows the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in October 2024.
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President William Ruto has promised United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants free, fair, and credible nominations for the 2027 General Election. The party has seen over 12,000 politicians apply for its ticket, generating Kshs 31.82 million in registration fees. Despite high interest, the UDA is experiencing dwindling interest from political bigwigs in Mt Kenya, raising concerns for President Ruto's re-election strategy. In a related political shift, EALA MP Kanini Kega has joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), a move announced by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday.
