The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is the current ruling

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in Kenya. Their slogan is "Kazi ni Kazi" (Work is work) and their symbol is a

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.The party, initially called the Party of Development and Reforms, officially changed its name to UDA in December 2020. The party became notable in January 2021, and is linked to politicians allied to Dr. William Ruto, the President of

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. The party fielded candidates in various

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s for elective positions slated for March 2021. UDA nominated Ruto in the

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, after he announced that he would leave the

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in late 2021. Ruto picked

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as his running mate for the elections. In the 2022 general elections, out of 47 elected senate seats, UDA was able to garner 22 seats, while the

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(ODM),

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, Wiper and the

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(UDM) got 13,4,3 and 2 seats respectively.

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, DP, and NRM each got 1 seat in senate. Based on the 2022 general election, UDA is the single party with the largest number of elected members of the National assembly, with 138 members. ODM,

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and Wiper each managed 85, 28 and 24 seats respectively.

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, managed 7 seats,

6 and lastly UDM and DAP- Kenya with 5 seats each.

History

The party uses wheelbarrow as the party's symbol which stands for "the worth, respect, and dignity of work in pursuit of an unbiased society. The party is founded based on principles of good governance, including; love, unity, freedom, peace, accountability, diversity, justice and equity. The party also has received great support from the Kenyan population, boasting over 6,942,397 votes from registered members. Mission statement. To facilitate the fundamental rights, needs and potential of the Kenyan people through a democratic, devolved and accountable government anchored on a bottoms-up economic model that promotes equal opportunities, shared prosperity and improved economic welfare. Vision An equitably empowered Kenyan society living in a peaceful and united country.UDA is a member of Kenya Kwanza which is known for it recently launched flagship project called the Hustler Fund. The Hustler Fund is a savings and loan scheme aimed to ensure digital financial inclusion.

References

External links

Independent Electoral and Boundaries CommissionOfficial websiteSouthern Africa chapterUDA Youth
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