UDA party grassroots polls kick off as Mwaura assures of free and fair process

Source: Capital FM Kenya
Author: Bruhan Makong, Irene Mwangi, Elsie Murunga

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 - The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections have kicked off in Nairobi, Busia, Narok, West Pokot, Homa Bay.

The party's National Elections Board (NEB) chairman Anthony Mwaura assured of a free and fair process.

The polling stations are set to be closed at 3 pm.

Mwaura had stated that digital equipment including tablets have already been dispatched from the Party headquarters.

Mwaura stated that over 5,000, electronic gadgets and necessary manpower have been distributed in the polling stations in 2,900 polling centers in counties including Nairobi, Narok, West-Pokot, Busia, and Homa Bay.

"All the logistical plans are in place. Election materials, notably the electronic gadgets to be used, have been distributed to respective counties and the manpower is well prepared to conduct the elections," he stated.

"The preparations have been meticulous and as a Board, we believe that we have aligned every cog of the wheel to ensure that the process is flawless."

He pointed out that voters will only be required to present his/ her identity card for the elections

According to Mwaura, the gadgets will meticulously guide the voter on the steps to take to vote for a candidate.

The gadgets are set to ensure that there is transparency and fairness in the elections elections.