Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru. [Andrew Simon, Standard]A team allied to Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has won the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections by a landslide. Provision results released by the party, Team 1 secured an average of 80.075 per cent of the total votes cast countywide, with Team 2 getting 19.925 per cent. Team 2 was led by Ndia MP George Kariuki, supported by Mwea MP Mary Maingi and her Gichugu counterpart Gichimu Githinji. “Congratulations to Team 1 for winning the UDA elections with 80 per cent of the total votes cast.

Source: Standard Digital January 12, 2026 18:32 UTC