UDA Seeks to Register 15 Million Members Ahead of 2027 General Election

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA), under the leadership of President William Ruto, is seeking to recruit nearly 15 million voters out of the 22 million registered voters for the 2027 elections to guarantee the outfit a sweeping victory. 

At a party delegates' meeting in Narok, UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala disclosed that the move is aimed at ensuring Mr Ruto wins the 2027 election with a landslide. Malala criticized the opposition chief Raila Odinga for his frequent indictments of the government without proffering any solutions.

"We want to register three-quarters of the total registered voters so that we break the endless dispute over the results of the General Election by the runners-up because we are tired of one man protesting every five years over the elections," Mr Malala said. 

The UDA official stated that they would be fair when it comes to the selection of the party's local leaders. According to him, the 20 elected from the polling stations would then collaborate with those chosen at the ward level to elect ward officials. He mentioned that the procedure would be implemented at the constituency, county and national levels, and those vying for the national position must have been previously elected in the district. 

He nudged the UDA-elected governors to ensure a smooth governing system, but to not forget their oversight role. Mr Malala asserted that the ruling alliance is still the most influential political party in the nation, having gained 850 of the total 1,450 seats across the country. The event was attended by Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu and his Deputy Tamalinye Koech, as well as MPs Johana Ngeno, Kitilai Ntutu, Lemanken Aramat, Gabriel Tongoyo, Rebecca Tonkei. Others present included East African Legislative and Assembly nominated MP David Sankok and Interior CAS and former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai.  

The Kenya Kwanza's top representatives sounded decisive support for the Finance Bill 2023, viewing it as an important part of Dr Ruto's ambition to make the nation financially independent.