Africa-Press – Kenya. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has so far attracted 9,165 aspirants seeking the party’s nomination to contest various elective positions in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said 139 aspirants have expressed interest in contesting the 47 gubernatorial seats, while 240 aspirants are seeking tickets for the 47 elected Senate positions.
According to him, 274 aspirants are competing for the 47 Women’s Representative seats, as 1,205 hopefuls pursue nominations for the 290 National Assembly constituencies.
The largest number of aspirants, 7,307, are targeting the 1,450 elected ward representative (MCA) positions across the country.
The Deputy President noted that the registration of aspirants remains open and will continue until the statutory deadline of 90 days before the election date, as provided for in law.
He also announced that the first UDA Party Aspirants Forum will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, starting at 8.00 am, as part of the party’s preparations for the upcoming polls.
The DP said the high number of aspirants reflects growing interest in the party as it prepares for the 2027 general election.
“The exercise of registration of aspirants is continuous until the statutory limit of 90 days prior to the election date,” he said.
“The first UDA Party Aspirants Forum takes place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 8.00 am. UDA Ni Faya si Faya?”
The February 4 meeting will be chaired by President Ruto and will be held at State House, with the party’s National Election Board (NEB) playing a key role in shaping and guiding the nomination process.
The NEB is tasked with developing rules, timelines, and mechanisms for resolving disputes as aspirants vie for party tickets.
The registration portal, accessible through the party’s official website, allows aspirants to formally enrol for the forum and marks the first structured step in UDA’s preparations for 2027.
The party has also introduced non-refundable registration fees, ranging from Sh2,000 to Sh10,000, depending on the seat being sought.
MCA aspirants are required to pay Sh2,000, those vying for Member of the National Assembly, Woman Representative or Senator positions Sh5,000, while gubernatorial hopefuls must pay Sh10,000.
“All qualified and interested party members who wish to contest for various elective seats in the 2027 General Election are hereby invited to register as members of the UDA Aspirants’ Forum,” read part of the notice issued by NEB chairman Anthony Mwaura.
Payments for registration are made via M-Pesa using Paybill number 888092, with aspirants instructed to use their national identification number as the account reference.
Alternatively, payments may be made through an Equity Bank account held in the name of the United Democratic Alliance.
Beyond the numbers, the opening of the portal has formally ushered in early political manoeuvring within the ruling party, with UDA moving swiftly to centralise and manage competition among its members.
