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UDA CONDUCTS REPEAT PHASE III GRASSROOTS ELECTIONS IN 18 COUNTIES AMID SMOOTH PROCESS AND CALLS FOR PEACE.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Saturday conducted repeat Phase III grassroots elections across 18 counties in an effort to finalize one of the party’s largest internal democratic exercises since its formation. Party officials, speaking during a media briefing addressed by Kithure Kindiki, said the repeat polls were organized to address gaps identified during earlier rounds of the elections. These included areas where there were insufficient candidates or where some aspirants failed to meet registration requirements such as submitting the required signatures or completing their applications before the deadline. According to the party leadership, the grassroots elections are part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the party’s internal structures and building a strong nationwide political base. Officials said that once the exercise is completed, the party expects to have more than half a million grassroots officials serving in various ...
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PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL – GOVERNMENT OF PEACE STATEMENT ON THE CONTINUED IRANIAN ATTACKS ON THE ARAB GULF STATES.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  The President and members of the Presidential Council of the Government of Peace express their strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman. These actions represent a serious violation of the sovereignty of states, a direct threat to the security and stability of the region, and an undermining of the principles of good neighborliness and international law. The Presidential Council affirms its full solidarity and firm support for these brotherly nations and backs all legitimate measures they take to protect their national security and safeguard the safety of their territories and citizens. It also reiterates its condemnation of all forms of aggression that target the stability of the region or seek to undermine the regional security system. In this context, the Presidential Counci...
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MAKONGENI WARD ASPIRANT ROSE APUR TURNS PERSONAL STRUGGLES INTO PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  A political aspirant in Makongeni Ward, Hon. Rose Apur is emerging as a rising grassroots leader, drawing attention for her journey from hardship to public service as she eyes the Member of County Assembly seat ahead of the 2027 elections. Raised in the informal neighborhoods of Makadara Constituency, Apur says her early years were defined by poverty and limited opportunities. She recalls growing up in an environment where access to food and proper clothing was often a struggle, circumstances she says shaped her determination to pursue leadership and advocate for her community. “Growing up in Makongeni without food or proper clothing never diminished my vision of becoming a leader capable of uplifting my people,”. Her life took a significant turn at the age of 17 when she became a mother. Rather than abandoning her ambitions, Apur says the responsibility strengthened her resolve to succeed and contribute to society. By the age of 18, she had begun eng...
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UDA READY FOR REPEAT PHASE III GRASSROOTS ELECTIONS IN 18 COUNTIES.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced it is fully prepared to conduct its Repeat Phase III Grassroots Elections on Saturday, March 14, 2026, across 18 counties, as the ruling party moves to finalize the establishment of its grassroots leadership structures. K Speaking ahead of the exercise, party officials said the repeat polls will take place in Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Embu, Meru, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Kericho, Bomet, and Vihiga counties. The elections form part of the party’s broader effort to conclude Phase III of its nationwide grassroots elections, aimed at building functional and representative leadership structures at the polling centre level, which UDA says are key to strengthening its political organization. According to the party, the grassroots exercise has drawn more than 500,000 candidates seeking to fill 20 leadership positions availabl...
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DAGLO WELCOMES U.S. MOVE TO DESIGNATE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN SUDAN A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  Sudanese paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has welcomed a decision by the United States Department of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organization, describing the move as a major step toward restoring stability and dismantling extremist networks in the country. In a statement shared publicly, Daglo said the designation reflects the will of the Sudanese people and their aspirations for peace, democracy, and sustainable development after years of political turmoil and conflict. According to Daglo, the decision will help curb the influence of extremist groups accused of destabilizing Sudan and weakening state institutions. He argued that the Muslim Brotherhood’s activities had contributed to the spread of chaos in the country and posed a threat not only to Sudan but also to regional and international security. Daglo further claimed that the designation acknowledges what he described as “grave violations and crimes”...
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UDA SECURES DECISIVE WINS IN FEBRUARY 26 BY-ELECTIONS.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has secured a sweeping victory in the by-elections held on 26 February 2026, winning all contested seats in what the party described as a strong endorsement of its development agenda. In a statement issued following the announcement of results, UDA thanked Kenyans who turned out to vote, terming the outcome a decisive show of confidence in the party’s leadership and manifesto. Hon. Tubi Mohamed Tubi was declared the winner of the Isiolo South Parliamentary seat. The party also clinched victories in three ward contests: Hon. Eliphas Kainanga in West Kabras, Hon. Duncan Muratia Nyaga in Evurore, and Hon. Peterson Njeru Njiru in Muminji. According to the party, the results reflect growing public support for its socio-economic transformation agenda and its commitment to inclusive development. UDA stated that the victories signal voter preference for policy-driven leadership focused on economic growth, service delivery, ...
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ASKUL MOE RALLIES PRIVATE SECTOR TO UNLOCK $2.9 BILLION UNTAPPED INTRA-EAC TRADE AT 2026 BUSINESS SUMMIT.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, February 24, 2026. The East African Community (EAC) must urgently dismantle persistent trade barriers and fast-track regional integration to unlock an estimated USD 2.9 billion in unrealized annual trade potential, Cabinet Secretary for EAC, ASALs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul Moe has said. Speaking during the East African Business and Investment Summit and Expo 2026 in Nairobi, Hon. Askul Moe—who also serves as Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers—challenged Partner States to confront long-standing bottlenecks that continue to suppress intra-regional trade, currently standing at 15 percent of total trade within the bloc. “The basic question remains—why have we not achieved this level of intra-regional trade over the last 20 years of implementing the Customs Union?” she posed, calling for what she termed an “honest conversation” on barriers that are within the power of member states to remove. The summit, convened by the East ...
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