UDA Grassroots Elections 2026: Over 8 Million Voters, 450,000 Candidates in Phase II Across 18 Counties
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UDA conducts Repeat Phase II grassroots elections across 18 Kenyan counties, with over 450,000 candidates and 8 million voters expected to participate in a major political mobilization exercise.
In Summary
- UDA rolls out Repeat Phase II grassroots elections across 18 counties, targeting over 8 million voters in more than 9,000 polling centres.
- More than 450,000 candidates are contesting 20 grassroots positions, signaling high political mobilization at the local level.
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The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to conduct its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a large-scale political exercise spanning 18 counties across the country. The elections will take place in Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Isiolo, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Turkana, while Kajiado County will hold its elections separately on Saturday, April 25.
The repeat exercise underscores the party’s effort to strengthen internal democratic processes and ensure inclusive representation at the grassroots level. The elections are expected to draw participation from approximately eight million voters across 9,117 polling centres, marking one of the largest intra-party mobilization efforts in recent years.
A total of over 450,000 candidates have registered to contest in the elections, competing for 20 different positions at polling centre level. These positions cut across a wide spectrum of representation, including women, youth, special interest groups, farmers, religious representatives, professionals, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) traders. The diversity of positions reflects a deliberate attempt to structure grassroots leadership in a way that captures social, economic, and demographic interests within the party.
The scale of participation signals heightened political engagement at the community level, particularly in regions where grassroots leadership plays a critical role in shaping party structures and future electoral strategies. Analysts note that such internal elections not only consolidate party influence but also serve as a testing ground for political loyalty, organization, and mobilization ahead of future national contests.
With millions expected to turn out, the success of the exercise will likely depend on logistical coordination, transparency, and security management to maintain credibility and voter confidence. The outcome of the Repeat Phase II elections is expected to significantly influence the party’s grassroots leadership architecture and strengthen its organizational footprint across the participating counties.
