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UDA sets October 3 for Phase II Ward grassroots elections in 13 counties

The elections will be held in Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Kisii, Samburu, Nandi, Vihiga, Baringo, Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi, with eligible polling centre officials seeking ward-level positions expected to participate in the exercise.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced that Phase II ward grassroots elections will be held in 13 counties on October 3, 2026. Polling will be conducted between 8 am and 5 pm at polling centers throughout Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Kisii, Samburu, Nandi, Vihiga, Baringo, Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi. The elections are part of the party's effort to strengthen its grassroots structures, with the ward-level elections taking place after polling-center elections.

To participate, eligible polling center officials seeking ward-level positions must register by September 27 and undergo verification on September 28. The registration fee is KSh1,000. The National Elections Board has emphasized the importance of adhering to the timelines and completing registration ahead of the elections.

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