UDA Launches Nationwide Voter Sensitization Drive Ahead of January 2026 Grassroots Elections
The Kericho launch signals a broader effort to secure the party’s organizational structures while empowering its members with knowledge and preparedness for the coming exercise.
UDA Secretary General and Senator Hassan Omar.Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
UDA has embarked on a two-week voter sensitization program to ready party members for grassroots elections scheduled for January 10, 2026. The launch, held at the ACK County Hall grounds in Kericho, was presided over by UDA Secretary General and Senator Hassan Omar, who said the party was committed to holding free, fair, and transparent internal elections.
The initiative ushers in a national civic education campaign aimed at fostering increased awareness by the public, solidifying internal democracy, and ensuring smooth participation in the electoral process within the 20 counties. Party officials said the exercise will be characterized by strict accountability mechanisms as UDA gears up towards the polls.
Speaking to journalists shortly after addressing party members, Sen. Omar emphasized the need to equip supporters with a clear understanding of the election procedures that will be employed in the forthcoming exercise at the grassroots. Kericho, he noted, was one of the initial rollout counties because of its strong support base and strategic position in national politics.
“The purpose of this sensitization exercise is to thoroughly prepare our members for the ballot by acquainting them with the procedures they will encounter during voting,” said Omar. “This programme is not just about civic education; it is about building confidence in the party’s electoral frameworks.”
The highpoint of the sensitization drive is the party’s adoption of a digital voting and tallying process. According to Omar, the adoption of electronic systems for both voting and counting marks one of the key forward strides toward increasing transparency, reducing disputes, and modernizing UDA’s internal electoral processes.
The digital platform, he explained, was structured to prevent the kind of irregularities that affected previous party elections. By removing manual counting and minimizing human interference, going electronic should help reinforce credibility while streamlining the whole voting experience.
“The introduction of digital voting is a milestone for our party,” said Omar. “It reduces the margin of error, accelerates results, and brings integrity into the heart of our electoral operations.”
This will involve practical training in the usage of the new digital system, operation of voting devices, and procedures that should be followed on election day. Trainers will also field questions from the participants to ensure clarity and boost confidence ahead of the polls. Party leaders attending the event were optimistic that it would lead to increased turnout, ensure accuracy, and inspire confidence in the grassroots election process. As UDA prepares for the January vote, the Kericho launch signals a broader effort to secure the party’s organizational structures while empowering its members with knowledge and preparedness for the coming exercise.
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