UDA nominations to be conducted on April 14

Deputy President William Ruto led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has set April 14, as the date of its primaries ruling out direct tickets.

UDA's National Elections Board (NEB) chairman Anthony Mwaura said the nomination for all the wards, constituencies and counties will be held on the same day.

Mwaura said the party will subject all aspirants to a competitive exercise save for areas where there is a single aspirant.

"The Board is now pleased to announce that it will conduct nominations across the country on the 14th April 2022," Mwaura said.

"Aspirants are encouraged to continue preparing and popularising their bid under the UDA in preparations for the party nominations.

"According to the Elections Board, over 6,000 aspirants have applied to contest on the party's ticket.