Rift Valley and Mt Kenya dominate UDA party aspirant numbers
By Kiprono Keileb, February 4, 2026The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party has said it has strong grassroots support across the country, with the highest number of fully paid-up aspirants coming from the Rift Valley and Mt. Kenya regions. The party says the growth reflects confidence in its leadership and expanding organisational strength.
According to UDA’s statement shared on X on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, some of the regions with the most significant improvements since the 2022 election include the Coast and Western Kenya, showing growing trust and renewed energy among supporters.
“Rift Valley and Mt. Kenya Regions continue to lead with the highest number of fully paid-up aspirants, a clear sign of strong grassroots confidence and organisational strength,” the party said.
UDA said the Coastal Region and Western Kenya are among the regions with many aspirants compared to 2022.
“Even more encouraging is that Coast Region and Western Kenya are the most improved regions since 2022 in the number of paid-up aspirants. That growth speaks to expanding trust, renewed energy, and a party that is steadily taking root across the country,” the statement added.
The party it is already holding ground, growing and consolidating and already building nationwide strength.
“UDA Party is not just holding ground, it’s growing, consolidating, and building nationwide strength,” the party noted.
UDA Aspirants
In the gubernatorial race, Kericho County leads with 13 aspirants, followed by Nandi and Elgeyo-Marakwet with 10 each. Some counties, including Nyandarua, Busia, Murang’a, Machakos, Laikipia, Kisumu, and Embu, currently have no registered aspirants.
In the race for Senate seats, Nairobi City tops the list with 23 aspirants, followed by Nandi and Elgeyo-Marakwet with 15 each. Nairobi County also leads the parliamentary aspirant numbers, hosting 112 hopefuls, with Nandi close behind at 104.
The party’s data shows UDA is consolidating its presence across the country while facing intense competition in key regions, highlighting the party’s growing nationwide footprint as it prepares for the 2027 elections.