The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced plans to conduct repeat party elections in select polling centres across the country.
In a statement on Wednesday, January 21, the ruling party said the exercise will cover 42 counties and will be conducted in two separate phases.
UDA also announced the opening of registration for aspiring candidates seeking various positions for the Polling Center Congress on its website.
“The UDA party will conduct repeat elections in select polling centers across 42 counties: Phase III elections on March 7, 2026, and Phase II elections on March 28, 2026. Registration for aspiring candidates seeking various positions for the Polling Center Congress begins today on the party website,” the statement read.
UDA further announced that it will convene a Special National Governing Council meeting on Monday, January 26, at State House, bringing together all elected and nominated UDA leaders.
According to the statement, the NGC will be chaired by President William Samoei Ruto in his capacity as Party Leader.
“Consequently, the party will hold a Special National Governing Council (NGC) meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM at State House, Nairobi.
“The NGC brings together all UDA elected leaders (Governors, Deputy Governors, Senators, Members of the National Assembly, Women Representatives, Representatives to the EALA, and MCAs) and nominated leaders. The meeting will be chaired by the Party Leader and President, William Samoei Ruto,” the statement added.
On the 2027 General Elections, UDA said its National Steering Committee has resolved to establish a ‘UDA Aspirants Forum’ to accommodate the growing number of individuals seeking to vie for elective positions.
“In preparation for the 2027 General Elections, the National Steering Committee (NSC) has resolved to establish a “UDA Aspirants Forum” to meet the high demand of individuals seeking to vie for elective positions.
“To this end, the Party will open a portal for aspirant registration today. The inaugural aspirants’ forum meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 8:00 AM at State House, Nairobi. A corresponding notice will be issued later,” the statement concluded.
