The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party is today (Monday, October 21) pitching camp in Eldoret City, the home turf of President William Ruto.

The UDA Comrades Chapter North Rift Edition seeks to establish a robust social-political by mobilising the youth from Uasin Gishu County, in a bid to solidify the party’s already stranglehold on President Ruto’s backyard.

The Eldoret Townhall, held at the Gulab Lochab Social Hall, will feature panel discussions involving Principal Secretaries Shadrack Mwadime (Labour) and Dr Paul Rono (Agriculture), the Director of National Housing Mr James Maina, Prof. Vincent Machuki (member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors), Direct of Youth Fund (Ms Faith Norah Lukosi), Mr Joshua Sang (Office of the Government’s Spokesperson), and Doris Cherotich (a student at Technical University).

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar will also grace the event as the party engages with North Rift region university and college students.

The townhall will also include a question and answer sessions moderated by that will be broadcasted live on TV47 and all social media outlets.

This is the fifth round of town hall meetings the party has organised since its launch in September 20, 2024 at the Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi. Other forums have been organised in Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu.

According to UDA, the initiative is designed to create a dynamic platform for students and young professionals to engage in political discourse, advocate for socio-economic development, and understand government policies, programs, and projects.

UDA Comrades Chapter is also geared towards creating a platform where university and college students can engage directly with the ruling political party, allowing them to share their concerns, ideas, and aspirations.

“This program aims to foster a more inclusive and participatory political approach, ensuring that the voices of young people are heard and valued,” a circular from the UDA’s Programs Department says. “Our primary Target Audience is University/College students across the country. The party’s motivation to form this youth-led entity stems from an understanding that Kenyan comrade youths face various interconnected challenges that significantly impact their well-being and prospects.”

The Kenya Kwanza Government acknowledges that issues that today remain a thorn in the flesh of Kenyan youths include; high unemployment rates, lack of school fees, political disengagement, digital divide, housing and cultural expectations among others.