President William Ruto's UDA has kicked off plans for the upcoming Phase II Ward-level grassroots elections with the official opening of its online portal to enable participants to register.

In a notice, the ruling coalition has welcomed those who wish to participate in the elections to register.

UDA's National Elections Board chairman Anthony Mwaura said the portal, which was opened on Wednesday May 7, will be closed on May 16.

This will enable Polling Centre Committee Officials and eligible participants to register. "The National Elections Board of UDA wishes to inform all Polling Centre Committee officials and eligible participants that the online registration portal for the upcoming Phase II Ward-level grassroots elections will be open from May 7 and will close on May 16," the notice read in part.