Cecily Mbarire Leads Call for Peace as UDA Prepares for Repeat Presidential Election

Story by Ayubu John photo journalist Afrimedia Group news.

On a calm morning, Cecily Mbarire, the Chairperson of UDA, stepped forward to address the press. The room was attentive, cameras ready, as she began outlining the plan for the much-anticipated repeat presidential election scheduled for Thursday, October 24th, 2021.

She spoke with clarity and confidence, explaining that the election would be a major exercise involving more than 23 positions at every polling center. Representatives from all walks of life—youth leaders, farmers, religious figures, professors, and trade members—would take part in shaping the leadership.

Across the country, preparations were already in motion. Over 8 million voters were expected to participate, casting their ballots in 9,121 polling centers. The Chairperson highlighted the progress already made: elections had been successfully conducted in 25 counties, producing more than 235,000 grassroots officials.

To ensure a smooth process, modern technology had been deployed. Thousands of electronic voting tablets were already in place, ready to transmit results that would be made available to the public through an online portal. Transparency, she emphasized, was a top priority.

Voting would begin at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., with flexibility built in to address any unforeseen situations. By the end of the exercise, the country was expected to have 122 newly elected trustees—leaders chosen directly by the people.

But beyond the numbers and logistics, her message carried a deeper tone. She called on citizens to maintain peace, to reject violence, and to uphold the democratic values that unite the nation. The success of the election, she noted, depended not only on systems and structures, but on the conduct of the people themselves.

Encouragingly, the response from the community had already been positive. There was strong support, a sense of readiness, and a shared hope that the process would proceed smoothly.

As she concluded, she assured the public that more updates would follow, including announcements on party participation and candidates. With that, she thanked the audience, leaving behind a message of preparedness, unity, and faith in the democratic process.

On a calm morning, Cecily Mbarire, the Chairperson of UDA, stepped forward to address the press. The room was attentive, cameras ready, as she began outlining the plan for the much-anticipated repeat presidential election scheduled for Thursday, October 24th, 2021.

She spoke with clarity and confidence, explaining that the election would be a major exercise involving more than 23 positions at every polling center. Representatives from all walks of life—youth leaders, farmers, religious figures, professors, and trade members—would take part in shaping the leadership.

Across the country, preparations were already in motion. Over 8 million voters were expected to participate, casting their ballots in 9,121 polling centers. The Chairperson highlighted the progress already made: elections had been successfully conducted in 25 counties, producing more than 235,000 grassroots officials.

To ensure a smooth process, modern technology had been deployed. Thousands of electronic voting tablets were already in place, ready to transmit results that would be made available to the public through an online portal. Transparency, she emphasized, was a top priority.

Voting would begin at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., with flexibility built in to address any unforeseen situations. By the end of the exercise, the country was expected to have 122 newly elected trustees—leaders chosen directly by the people.

But beyond the numbers and logistics, her message carried a deeper tone. She called on citizens to maintain peace, to reject violence, and to uphold the democratic values that unite the nation. The success of the election, she noted, depended not only on systems and structures, but on the conduct of the people themselves.

Encouragingly, the response from the community had already been positive. There was strong support, a sense of readiness, and a shared hope that the process would proceed smoothly.

As she concluded, she assured the public that more updates would follow, including announcements on party participation and candidates. With that, she thanked the audience, leaving behind a message of preparedness, unity, and faith in the democratic process.On a calm morning, Cecily Mbarire, the Chairperson of UDA, stepped forward to address the press. The room was attentive, cameras ready, as she began outlining the plan for the much-anticipated repeat presidential election scheduled for Thursday, October 24th, 2021.

She spoke with clarity and confidence, explaining that the election would be a major exercise involving more than 23 positions at every polling center. Representatives from all walks of life—youth leaders, farmers, religious figures, professors, and trade members—would take part in shaping the leadership.

Across the country, preparations were already in motion. Over 8 million voters were expected to participate, casting their ballots in 9,121 polling centers. The Chairperson highlighted the progress already made: elections had been successfully conducted in 25 counties, producing more than 235,000 grassroots officials.On a calm morning, Cecily Mbarire, the Chairperson of UDA, stepped forward to address the press. The room was attentive, cameras ready, as she began outlining the plan for the much-anticipated repeat presidential election scheduled for Thursday, October 24th, 2021.

She spoke with clarity and confidence, explaining that the election would be a major exercise involving more than 23 positions at every polling center. Representatives from all walks of life—youth leaders, farmers, religious figures, professors, and trade members—would take part in shaping the leadership.

Across the country, preparations were already in motion. Over 8 million voters were expected to participate, casting their ballots in 9,121 polling centers. The Chairperson highlighted the progress already made: elections had been successfully conducted in 25 counties, producing more than 235,000 grassroots officials.

To ensure a smooth process, modern technology had been deployed. Thousands of electronic voting tablets were already in place, ready to transmit results that would be made available to the public through an online portal. Transparency, she emphasized, was a top priority.

Voting would begin at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., with flexibility built in to address any unforeseen situations. By the end of the exercise, the country was expected to have 122 newly elected trustees—leaders chosen directly by the people.

But beyond the numbers and logistics, her message carried a deeper tone. She called on citizens to maintain peace, to reject violence, and to uphold the democratic values that unite the nation. The success of the election, she noted, depended not only on systems and structures, but on the conduct of the people themselves.

Encouragingly, the response from the community had already been positive. There was strong support, a sense of readiness, and a shared hope that the process would proceed smoothly.

As she concluded, she assured the public that more updates would follow, including announcements on party participation and candidates. With that, she thanked the audience, leaving behind a message of preparedness, unity, and faith in the democratic process.

To ensure a smooth process, modern technology had been deployed. Thousands of electronic voting tablets were already in place, ready to transmit results that would be made available to the public through an online portal. Transparency, she emphasized, was a top priority.

Voting would begin at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., with flexibility built in to address any unforeseen situations. By the end of the exercise, the country was expected to have 122 newly elected trustees—leaders chosen directly by the people.

But beyond the numbers and logistics, her message carried a deeper tone. She called on citizens to maintain peace, to reject violence, and to uphold the democratic values that unite the nation. The success of the election, she noted, depended not only on systems and structures, but on the conduct of the people themselves.

Encouragingly, the response from the community had already been positive. There was strong support, a sense of readiness, and a shared hope that the process would proceed smoothly.

As she concluded, she assured the public that more updates would follow, including announcements on party participation and candidates. With that, she thanked the audience, leaving behind a message of preparedness, unity, and faith in the democratic process.