UDA Announces New Date for Bomet Ward-Level Elections

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced a new date for its ward-level grassroots elections in Bomet County, rescheduling the October 17 exercise.

In a notice on Wednesday, October 14, the ruling party said the elections would now take place on Saturday, October 31, two weeks after the initially scheduled date.

"Notice is hereby given to all Party Delegates, Leaders, and Stakeholders in Bomet County that the Ward-level Grassroots Elections, previously scheduled for Saturday,17th October 2026, have been Rescheduled to Saturday, 31st October 2026," the notice read.

The party called on eligible members to adjust their plans accordingly to ensure they are prepared to participate in the elections on the new date.

"All eligible members are urged to take note of the revised date and make the necessary arrangements," the notice added.

UDA reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a credible electoral process, highlighting the importance of participation by party members and stakeholders in the grassroots elections.

"The Party highly values your participation and remains committed to a free, fair, transparent, credible, and verifiable electoral process," the notice concluded.

Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks he allegedly made about deceased voters participating in elections.

In a notice on Wednesday, October 14, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said Omar was required to appear before the committee on October 21 at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.

IEBC said the summons followed statements Omar allegedly made during a public rally in Mombasa County on September 11 concerning voting by deceased voters.

"The summons arises from statements allegedly made by the former Senator at a public rally in Mombasa County on 11th September 2026 on voting by deceased voters. The matter was brought to the Commission's attention and is being considered under the Electoral Code of Conduct set out in the Second Schedule of the Elections Act, 2011," the statement read.

IEBC clarified that the summons was intended to give Omar an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the committee reached a decision.

"The summons gives the former Senator an opportunity to respond to the allegations, in keeping with the right to fair administrative action and the right to be heard. The Committee will make its determination only after considering the material and representations before it. The Commission expects the former Senator to honour the summons and cooperate with the proceedings," the statement added.

IEBC further maintained that it would handle the matter independently and impartially, adding that anyone appearing before the committee would be given a fair opportunity to present their case.