UDA to hold grassroots elections in 20 counties including Nakuru, Kiambu
Politics
By
David Njaaga
| Dec 04, 2025
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will hold grassroots elections in 20 counties on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the party’s National Elections Board (NEB) announces.
Registration for aspirants opens Thursday, December 4, at noon and closes at 5 pm on December 23.
The elections will cover counties that have not yet held polls, including Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Samburu, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka‑Nithi, Kakamega and Vihiga.
“The elections will cover counties that have not yet held polls,” noted Anthony Mwaura, NEB chairman.
“After registration, candidates can campaign up to election day. Further details on polling procedures and guidelines will be provided in the coming days,” he added.
READ MORE
KPRL: The trump card for Kenya Pipeline in post-stake sale era
AfDB Backs Kenya's geothermal expansion with Sh2.6b loan
Public officers' vehicle financing scheme crucial for service delivery
Long-stay cargo at Mombasa Port to be moved to ease congestion
State reforms accreditation system to boost trade, market access
Safaricom partial divestiture: Endless scrutiny or bold infrastructure growth?
New bid to double Kenya-UK trade to Sh680b
Why blended finance is gaining traction in Kenya's search for sustainable funding
'We are coming for you,' Why KRA has suspended nil tax filings
EAC launches first regional framework to strengthen pandemic preparedness
The decision follows a joint meeting of the UDA National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Elections Board, chaired by Deputy Party Leader Prof Kithure Kindiki.
The meeting resolved to hold the elections in the remaining counties that were not part of previous rounds.
UDA previously conducted grassroots elections across 22 counties in April 2025, with more than 113,800 candidates registering to contest.
The January 2026 elections will cover the remaining counties not included in that phase.
The party said these polls aim to deepen internal participation and strengthen local structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.