UDA to Conduct Repeat Phase Two Grassroots Elections Across 18 Counties
UDA party officials address the media during a briefing on the repeat Phase Two grassroots elections scheduled for April 26, 2026, outlining preparations and urging peaceful participation.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to conduct its repeat Phase Two grassroots elections on Thursday, April 26, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening its internal structures and enhancing democratic participation across the country.
Speaking during a media briefing, party officials confirmed that the exercise will be carried out in 18 counties, targeting regions where earlier elections either did not take place or failed to meet the required threshold. The repeat exercise is expected to give a second opportunity to aspirants who were unable to participate previously, while also accommodating new entrants into the party’s grassroots leadership.
According to the party leadership, the elections form part of UDA’s broader strategy to solidify its presence nationwide and build a robust grassroots network. The party noted that it has consistently upheld transparency and fairness in its nomination processes, which has contributed to the election of credible leaders in previous exercises.
“UDA has remained committed to conducting free and fair elections. Through these processes, we have been able to identify and elect strong leaders who have gone on to represent the party effectively,” the officials stated.
The repeat elections will be conducted in counties including Kisii, Siaya, Migori, Bungoma, Makueni, Kisumu, Machakos, Kitui, Isiolo, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Turkana. Elections in Kajiado County, however, are scheduled to take place earlier on April 25, 2026.
The party revealed that more than 450,000 candidates have registered to vie for various grassroots positions. These positions include representatives for women, youth, special interest groups, professionals, farmers, religious groups, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
In addition, approximately 8 million voters are expected to participate in the exercise across 9,117 polling centres. Voting will begin at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m., with adjustments to timelines to be handled on a case-by-case basis if necessary.
To ensure efficiency and credibility, the party has deployed technology in managing the elections. About 9,500 electronic voting tablets have been distributed across polling stations to facilitate the process. Results will be made publicly accessible through the party’s official website, reinforcing transparency.
So far, UDA has successfully conducted grassroots elections in 25 counties, resulting in the election of 235,923 officials. Upon completion of the repeat Phase Two exercise, the party expects to add 182,240 new grassroots leaders, bringing the total number of officials significantly higher.
Party officials emphasized that grassroots leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the party’s future. They noted that building strong institutions at the local level is essential in nurturing leadership, promoting party ideals, and ensuring effective governance.
“The strength of any political party lies in its grassroots structures. These leaders are the backbone of the party and are instrumental in driving the party’s agenda and vision,” the leadership stated.
The party also urged its members to maintain peace and uphold democratic principles during the elections. Leaders called for calm and restraint, noting that previous exercises had been conducted without major incidents.
“We appeal to all members to ensure peaceful participation. Let us avoid any form of electoral violence and maintain the spirit of unity that has defined our past elections,” the party said.
In a related development, the party disclosed that it had held a meeting with the Deputy Party Leader and ten aspirants interested in contesting for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat in Nyandarua County. The meeting resolved that UDA will field a candidate for the seat through a free and fair nomination process, with the date to be announced later.
On matters concerning coalition politics, the party acknowledged that discussions are ongoing with its partners regarding zoning and candidate placement. Officials indicated that consultations are still underway and that a formal position will be communicated once agreements are reached.
The party further addressed concerns over the issuance of national identification cards, noting that access to IDs remains critical in enabling youth participation in electoral processes. UDA pledged to engage relevant government agencies to expedite the issuance of IDs, while also urging citizens to collect unclaimed documents from registration offices.
“There are many uncollected IDs across the country. We encourage those who have already registered to pick them up so they can participate in democratic processes,” the officials added.
UDA reiterated its commitment to strengthening democracy within its ranks and across the country. The repeat Phase Two grassroots elections are expected to play a key role in consolidating the party’s structures ahead of future political activities.
