Buzeki hails UDA electronic voting as true test of free, fair and transparent polls
By Kiprono Keileb, September 21, 2025Businessman and politician Bundotich Zedekiah Kiprop, also known as Buzeki, has weighed in on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) by-election nominations, noting the party’s decision to introduce electronic voting marks a notable shift in Kenya’s political processes.
He said the move could set a precedent for other parties to embrace more transparent and efficient systems in their internal elections.
Buzeki, who recently joined UDA after years of openly criticising the party and its leadership, lauded the electronic system, describing it as a revolutionary step in strengthening credibility and trust in the nomination process.
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Buzeki said the nominations in Tembelio Ward reflected the “true spirit of democracy”.
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He emphasised that the use of electronic voting eliminated traditional complaints of malpractice that have often characterised party primaries across the country.
“Today’s UDA by-election party nominations showed the true spirit of democracy. With electronic voting, there is no rigging, no irregularities – just free, fair, and transparent polls. Voting was fast; results were instant. This is revolutionary!” Buzeki wrote.
The former Uasin Gishu gubernatorial aspirant, who has previously slammed UDA for lacking fairness in its primaries, noted that the new system represented a fresh start for the ruling party. His remarks signal a dramatic shift from his earlier confrontational tone towards the party and its internal processes.
Buzeki further congratulated the winner of the nomination exercise, praising the outcome as a reflection of the people’s will. “Congratulations, Tobosei of Tembelio Ward!!” he added, affirming that the transparent process gave legitimacy to the results.
The businessman-politician’s endorsement of the electronic system comes at a time when political parties across Kenya are under increasing pressure to reform their internal nomination processes. Past primaries have often been marred by disputes, with aspirants accusing party officials of manipulating outcomes in favour of preferred candidates.
For Buzeki, who has built his political identity around calling out what he views as injustices in leadership and governance, his latest praise for UDA marks both a personal and political turning point. His declaration that electronic voting is “revolutionary” underscores the potential of technology to reshape the future of Kenya’s democratic processes.