A total of 3,803 aspirants have registered to vie for elective positions on the UDA ticket just five days after the ruling party opened its online registration portal ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to figures released by the party, the early surge in enrolments signals intense competition within President William Ruto’s party, highlighting the high stakes for members seeking the party’s coveted tickets. The registrations follow a notice issued January 22 by the party’s National Elections Board (NEB), inviting all qualified and interested members to enlist as participants in the UDA Aspirants’ Forum set for February 4. 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. “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,” reads part of the notice issued by NEB chairman Anthony Mwaura.

Source: The Star January 27, 2026 16:05 UTC