UDA FINALLY DISCLOSES WHY THEY DISQUALIFIED CANDIDATES

United Democratic Movement (UDA) has disqualified two aspirants who showed interest in its presidential ticket after conducting interviews on Saturday at Hustler’s Plaza, Nairobi.

The two, Tracy Wanjiru and Orina Jephanei, had appeared for the interview alongside Deputy President William Ruto who was picked by the party.

UDA Deputy Chair Kipruto Arap Kirwa said Ruto was the only candidate who met the eligibility criteria.

The party is expected to hold its National Delegates Conference (NDC) on Tuesday, March 15.

“We have come to our end of nominations exercise to get UDA presidential candidate, we have only one individual DP William Ruto who the NEC board will present to NDC on Tuesday,” Kirwa said.

Tracy was disqualified at the documents presentation stage.

“Looking at the young lady she is yet to finish school, Tracy did not qualify because she doesn’t have a degree,” Kirwa stated.

On the other hand, Orina was not able to pay Ksh1 million party nomination fees for a presidential candidate.

“Orina will not be able to proceed beyond today because he fails to meet the requirements as he couldn’t raise the required fee of Ksh1 million,” Kirwa added.

Tracy, a third-year student at JKUAT, thanked the party for giving her an opportunity to be a presidential contestant.

“As a woman, as a person in the minority group, I thank the leadership of the party for this chance.

“Although I’ve not completed my education at the university, I’m glad that they allowed me to go through the process,” she said.

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