President William Ruto has congratulated all winners of the recently concluded United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party nominations.
In a statement on Sunday, September 21, he praised the exercise as a reflection of democracy within the party, describing it as free, fair and non-violent.
"Congratulations to all the winners of the just concluded United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party nominations. The free, fair and non-violent process — the very foundation of our party — manifests UDA’s devotion to the will of the people," he said
Ruto further rallied party members to remain united and prepare for vigorous campaigns ahead of the November 27 by-elections.
"We will unite, and drive formidable campaigns, that will deliver victory to our candidates in the November 27 by-elections," he added.
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This comes two days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) outlined key requirements that political parties must meet ahead of the November 27 by-elections.
In an update on Friday, September 19, the ORPP said all parties intending to take part in the mini-polls must submit the names of signatories for nomination certificates along with their specimen signatures.
Additionally, each party is required to have a properly constituted Election Management Body and an Internal Dispute Resolution Committee to handle any nomination disputes.
The ORPP further emphasized the need for parties to provide certified membership registers, which will form the basis for determining the eligibility of members seeking nominations.
The parties must also submit details of their nomination processes to the ORPP, including venues, dates, methods, and lists of aspiring candidates.
In addition, political parties are expected to publish nomination particulars both on the ORPP website and on their respective party websites for transparency.
Further, the parties must observe clear timelines and submission procedures in line with requirements set by the ORPP and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Finally, the ORPP reminded parties that they are bound by the Political Parties and Elections Code of Conduct, relevant regulations, and any gazette notices issued during the electoral period.
