Ruto Is Happy After Voting In The UDA Elections In The Town: “I Congratulate All The Candidates”

• President William Ruto took part in the UDA grassroots election on January 10 at Koilel Primary School, Uasin Gishu
• The ruling party is conducting the first round of elections in 20 counties to elect officials at the polling station level
• Ruto commended the candidates and voters for strengthening grassroots leadership, saying their commitment furthered the UDA’s democratic values ​​and Grassroots Economic Transformation Agenda

President William Ruto joined other members of the United Democratic Union (UDA) in the by-elections on Saturday, January 10.

The ruling party is holding elections in 20 counties in the third phase of the big process.

The President, leading by example as a party leader, lined up at Koilel Primary School to vote and encouraged members in 20 counties to turn out.

“I voted in the election of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at Koilel Primary School, Uasin Gishu County, to elect party officials. Polls are ongoing in 20 counties to elect 20 officials at the polling station level,” he said.

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The President congratulated the candidates for appearing for the proposed positions.

He noted that their commitment to the processes and leadership of the UDA is important in his agenda for the country, because of the appreciation of leadership at the grassroots level.

“I congratulate all the candidates for stepping forward with the greatest number of aspirations to provide leadership at the grassroots level. Their commitment strengthens our party and advances the Agenda of Grassroots Economic Change, which is based on inclusive growth and shared prosperity,” he said.

The President appreciated the importance of political parties in Kenya’s democratic growth.

He said the UDA party will continue its values ​​based on good governance.

“I also thank the members who have come out to vote and exercise their democratic right to elect party officials of their choice. As a party, we remain sincerely committed to democratic governance and a responsive leadership that listens to the people and implements their priorities,” he said.

The President drove himself to the school, where he received a rousing reception from the locals who had already gathered for the vote.

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The election is managed by the UDA National Electoral Board (NEB) under the chairmanship of Anthony Mwaura.

Those 20 counties had been left out in the previous rounds.

Apart from Uasin Gishu, the others are Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka‑Nithi, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Laikipia, NakuruNandi, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, and Vihiga.

The first round of local elections was held in April last year throughout the counties of Nairobi, Narok, West Pokot, kissHoma Bay and Garissa.

The second phase was held on April 11 and 12, and referendums were held in Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Kisii and Nyamira on the first day.

On April 12, voting took place in Garissa, Tana River, Bungoma, Turkana, Migori, PoisonousSiaya, Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu.

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