UDA postpones repeat polls set for March 7-14 following the death of MP Ngeno
The rescheduled Phase III elections will now take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, covering Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Kericho, Bomet, and Vihi..
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has postponed its third phase of grassroot elections, originally slated for March 7-14, following the tragic death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash.
- The elections, involving 19 counties, have been rescheduled to Saturday, March 14, 2026.
- The decision was announced by UDA National Election Board Chairman Antony Mwaura as a sign of respect and mourning for the late MP.
- MP Ngeno was one of five victims in the fatal helicopter crash that occurred on Saturday afternoon in Nandi County.
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