Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for conducting smooth and transparent nominations, affirming that the party remains strong and focused on its transformative agenda.
Speaking at the UDA headquarters in Nairobi on Friday during the presentation of nomination certificates to successful candidates, Kindiki underscored the ruling party’s commitment to its founding ideology of bottom-up economic transformation.
“This party was founded on an ideology—the transformation of our economy from the bottom going up. We must not lose that identity. We have made significant progress and successes in implementing the agenda we committed to three years ago,” he said.
The Deputy President highlighted flagship government programs, including the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) universal healthcare coverage, the affordable housing program, education reforms, agricultural subsidies, and job creation initiatives. He noted that SHA has already enrolled 26.5 million Kenyans, with the target set at 30 million by December and full national coverage before the next general elections.
On housing, he said President William Ruto had earned global recognition from the United Nations for championing affordable and dignified shelter for Kenyans. “This party has a huge future; it is beyond the current leadership. We need to sustain it for 50, 100, even 200 years,” Kindiki remarked.
He further cited stable macroeconomic indicators—such as low inflation, stronger currency, increased foreign reserves, and declining interest rates—as proof of progress.
As UDA fields candidates in Malava, Banisa, Baringo, Mbeere North, and 17 wards in the upcoming November 27 by-elections, Kindiki urged aspirants to remain humble and rooted in the party’s principles. “Voters hate hubris and force. Don’t boast, don’t talk down on people. Sell your ideas as well as UDA’s agenda,” he advised.
The DP also lauded the party’s adoption of electronic voting in nominations, noting it had eliminated disputes. He emphasized that UDA must remain a trailblazer in political transparency as it prepares for future elections.
