Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
What are the requirements for taking part in the grassroots elections?
All Kenyans above the age of 18 years are eligible to vie in these Grassroots Elections. However, to occupy a position as a Grassroots official, you MUST be a REGISTERED Member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party.
Note: If you decide to register for higher levels of Elections, you will still be required to participate and succeed in lower levels of Elections in order to meet the eligibility criteria for subsequent Elections.
For instance, if your intention is to compete for the positions of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson at the Constituency level, you must first participate and emerge victorious at the Polling Center and Ward levels for any position.
The only individuals exempted from this requirement are Elected Leaders who successfully contested in the 2022 Kenya General Elections under the UDA ticket.
These leaders are eligible to compete in the Grassroots Elections for any position at the level they were elected without having to vie for positions in the lower electoral units.
For example, Members of County Assembly (MCAs) automatically qualify to compete for any position at the Ward level without having to contest at the Polling Center level.
Do I need to pay a registration fee to participate in the elections?
Yes, all aspirants are required to pay a registration fee that is determined by the election level and position that they wish to vie for.
All payments for the grassroots elections should be made through M-PESA to UDA’s paybill number 888092. See the table below for more details about registration fees:
| Position | Amount |
|---|---|
| POLLING CENTRE OFFICIALS | 200 |
| WARD OFFICIALS | 1000 |
| CONSTITUENCY OFFICIALS | 2000 |
| COUNTY CHAIRMAN/DEPUTY CHAIR | 20000 |
| COUNTY SECRETARY/DEPUTY SECRETARY | 10000 |
| COUNTY TREASURER & ORGANIZING SECRETARY | 10000 |
| OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS | 5000 |
Can I pay for a higher election level (e.g., constituency), and still vie in lower election levels? What happens to the additional payment?
Aspirants who wish to pay for a higher Election level automatically qualify to participate in the lower Election levels without having to make additional payments, make sure that you select the position you wish to vie for in the lower levels during registration.
For example, if you pay to contest for a Ward position, you automatically qualify to take part in the Polling Center Elections.
How will I know my registration was successful?
Once you submit your personal details and make the required payment, you will receive an SMS with a One-Time Pin (OTP) on the phone number that you provided during registration. Key in the OTP when prompted to verify your phone number and complete registration.
NB: Ensure that you have enabled promotional messages on the phone number provided by dialing *456*9*5*5*1# from your Safaricom line.
If you complete the registration process and do not receive an OTP, it is possible that you entered an incorrect phone number during registration or failed to unblock promotional messages.
To confirm your registration, you can send an SMS or WhatsApp message to 0796100365 with your ID Number and our team will provide you with an update on the status of your registration.
Do you have a physical office for registration?
No, registration for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party Grassroots Elections is completely online. However, you can visit any of our offices countywide for guidance and additional information regarding the Elections and the registration process.
Support numbers are also provided for further assistance.
If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us during our business hours, which are from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. You can reach us via phone at the following numbers. Additionally, we are accessible through WhatsApp for your convenience.
1. 0796100365
2. 0791555222
3. 0792633722
4. 0719470979
