Ruto promises free, fair UDA nominations
President Ruto commits to giving women politicians a fair chance in the party's leadership...
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President William Ruto has promised United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants free, fair, and credible nominations for the 2027 General Election. He made this assurance at State House, Nairobi, during a meeting with over 12,000 hopefuls.
- 12,353 aspirants have registered to run on the UDA ticket.
- President Ruto emphasized strengthening the UDA at the grassroots to be a truly national and inclusive party.
- He pledged to ensure women politicians receive a fair chance and democratic nominations, urging male aspirants to support them.
- The party aims to recruit 580,000 officials through grassroots elections.
- 149 individuals applied for gubernatorial positions, and 10,230 for ward tickets.
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