The battle for control of UDA in Nairobi has led to the emergence of two rival camps ahead of party grassroots elections on Friday.
On one side is Governor Johnson Sakaja, who has declared interest in the Nairobi chairperson position, while the other camp has Embakasi North MP James Gakuya.
Mr Gakuya is said to have the blessings of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has had bad blood with Mr Sakaja.
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Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga is also in Mr Gakuyas camp following her bitter falling out with the governor.
UDA is scheduled to hold elections in Nairobi, Narok, West-Pokot, Busia and Homa Bay counties on Friday.
Party Secretary-General Cleophas Malala told that a total of 13,700 UDA members have applied to contest for various positions at the polling centre level.
Nairobi County has a total of 367 polling centres. He disclosed that of all the polling centres, only eight will not have competitive elections since those gunning for the posts are unopposed.
He confirmed that Mr Sakaja and Mr Gakuya have declared their interest in the partys county branch chairperson seat, with more names for the county positions expected after the elections at the polling centre level.
The county contest will start shaping up once we conduct the elections at the polling centres because those elected at this level will form the electoral college for the election at the next level, explained Mr Malala.
Also Sakaja joins race for UDAs Nairobi chairperson seat The governor declared that he will defend his seat in the next general election on UDA party.
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