United Democratic Alliance (Kenya)

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is a Kenyan political party. The party, initially called Party of Development and Reforms, officially changed its name to UDA in December 2020.[1] The party came into the Kenyan limelight[2][3] in January 2021 and is linked[4] to politicians allied to Dr. William Ruto, the sitting Deputy President of Kenya.[5] The party is fielding candidates[6][7] in various by-elections for elective positions slated for March 2021. The presidential candidate is going to be William Ruto.

References
  1. Ng'etich, Jacob. "Ruto-allied party seeks change of identity". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  2. KTN News. "DP Ruto allies launch United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party". YouTube.
  3. https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/gideonketer. "Hustlers' march: Inside UDA's grand roadmap to 2022". The Star. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  4. Kibor, Fred. "Rift MPs: Ruto will use UDA to contest for presidency in 2022". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  5. "Kenya: Has Deputy President Ruto joined the new UDA Party?". The Africa Report.com. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  6. KTN News. "DP Ruto's Next Party: Ruto's allies hint he will use UDA | Inside Politics with Ben Kitili". YouTube.
  7. Nyamori, Jacob Ngetich and Moses. "Battle lines drawn as UDA fields candidates in by-elections". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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