The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Wednesday, announced the postponement of grassroots elections in 14 counties.
UDA in a statement revealed that the elections that were to be held on June 28 and 29 had been postponed indefinitely.
Aspirants were asked to wait for further communication from the party should a new date be scheduled in future.
The counties affected included Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Nyandarua, Tharaka Nithi and Machakos.
Others were Kisii, Bungoma, Siaya, Taita Taveta, Wajir, Kwale, Kitui and Garissa.
“The National Election Board of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) hereby issues this formal notice regarding the grassroots election originally scheduled to occur on the 28th and 29th of June, 2024,” the statement read in part.
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Board has determined that it is necessary to postpone the aforementioned grassroots election”
The elections were postponed at a time when the nation has been engulfed in mass protests due to the now-withdrawn Finance Bill 2024.
Kenyans have shown their dissatisfaction with the ruling party resulting in the destruction of property associated with UDA politicians.
UDA Party did not indicate whether the protests or targeting of UDA leaders by protestors had informed the decision to cancel the grassroots elections.
President William Ruto who is UDA Party Leader had on Wednesday cancelled two public engagements as a section of Kenyans continued to protest against his administration.
Speaking in Mombasa on Wednesday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua begged disgruntled Kenyans not to attack UDA leaders.
“A government is formed by a political party. Once a government has a programme in Parliament and decides it is good for the people, members of Parliament from that party must toe the line," he explained why UDA legislators might support unfavourable policies.
