By Afrireport 
President William Ruto is set to host 12,235 aspirants who have formally expressed interest in contesting various elective positions on the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket ahead of the 2027 General Election, underlining the party’s early preparations and growing internal activity.
According to UDA officials, the aspirants include individuals seeking to run for positions ranging from Members of County Assembly and Members of Parliament to governors, senators and other national offices.
HThe meeting, expected to take place in Nairobi, will bring together aspirants from across the country and is aimed at outlining the party’s roadmap as it gears up for the next electoral cycle.
Party sources say the engagement will focus on party discipline, ideology, and the importance of grassroots mobilisation as UDA seeks to consolidate its support base.
President Ruto, who is also the party leader, is expected to emphasise unity within the party and adherence to its internal processes, particularly as competition for tickets intensifies.
UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has previously said the party is keen on conducting credible and transparent nomination processes to avoid disputes that have in the past weakened political parties during election seasons.
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He noted that early engagement with aspirants is part of a broader strategy to manage expectations and reduce friction ahead of the nominations.
With only one ticket available per elective seat, competition within the party is expected to be stiff, raising the stakes for how nominations will be handled.
Some aspirants have welcomed the planned meeting, saying it provides an opportunity to directly engage the party leadership and seek clarity on nomination rules and timelines.
Others have called on the party to ensure that loyalty, performance, and grassroots support are fairly considered alongside popularity.
As the 2027 General Election approaches, political parties across the spectrum are slowly beginning to organise, despite the polls being more than a year away.
For UDA, the high number of aspirants reflects both enthusiasm and confidence in the party’s prospects, even as it faces the task of managing internal competition.
The upcoming meeting is therefore seen as a critical moment for UDA to set the tone for the next phase of its political journey, while reinforcing its message of organisation, unity and preparedness ahead of 2027.
