A dispute process has been set in motion within the United Democratic Alliance after its nomination exercise in Emurua Dikirr Constituency drew complaints from participants who questioned how the exercise was conducted, even as the party moved ahead to formalise its internal review channels.
In a notice issued on Friday, March 27, 2026, the party’s Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee confirmed that it will handle all complaints linked to grassroots elections and ongoing nomination activities across the party structure.
The announcement follows the conclusion of the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary primaries, which were accompanied by allegations of vote manipulation, bribery, repeat voting, and the use of proxy voters in several polling areas. These concerns were raised despite the completion of tallying and declaration of results.
In the contest, David Kipsang Keter secured the UDA ticket after obtaining 13,759 votes, edging out Bernard Kipkoech Ng’eno, who finished with 13,394 votes in a tightly run race that reflected a narrow margin between the leading contenders.
The final results were announced at Emurua Dikirr Secondary School hall at 8:45 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, by Veronica Chebet, who serves as Vice Chairperson of the UDA National Election Board.
“The voting process has been smooth, free of any ugly incidences. The tallying is complete, and the winner has emerged as Keter as per the wishes of the voters,” Chebet said, even as some aspirants and their supporters raised concerns over the credibility of the process.
Following the declaration, the party’s dispute resolution arm, chaired by Adrian Kamotho, outlined strict timelines for any aggrieved parties seeking to challenge the outcome of the nominations.
“All electoral disputes should be lodged before the ENDRC within twenty-four (24) hours, upon declaration of results or nomination decision giving rise to respective dispute,” the memo states.
The committee further indicated that complaints can be submitted electronically, offering an alternative channel aimed at simplifying access for contestants and their representatives.
“Disputes may be lodged electronically via the following E-Mail address: endrc@uda.ke.”
The committee also indicated that it is prepared to handle disputes arising from other upcoming party nomination exercises, including parliamentary and ward-level contests scheduled in several regions such as Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.
“Notice is hereby given that the UDA Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee (ENDRC) shall be available to receive, hear and determine all disputes relating to the nominations,” the statement reads.
The Emurua Dikirr contest has drawn particular attention due to its competitive nature, with Keter having previously contested against former MP Johana Ng’eno on multiple occasions, positioning the current race as part of a longer-running political rivalry in the area.
Even with the declaration of results, the emerging complaints are expected to be formally submitted through the party’s internal mechanism, setting the stage for a review process that could influence perceptions of the nomination exercise.
With the 24-hour window for lodging disputes now in effect, attention has turned to how the committee will handle the anticipated complaints and whether its decisions will help address concerns raised during the primaries.