UTM Party will hold primary elections from June 1 through June 5. The party wants to prepare for the general elections happening on September 16. Felix Njawala speaks for the party and released a statement on Thursday. He promised the primaries would be fair and honest for everyone. All candidates will have equal chances to compete.
The party sets different fees for people who want to run. Parliamentary candidates must pay K300,000 to enter the race. Young people, women, and marginalized groups pay less at K150,000. Male candidates for councillor jobs pay K100,000. People with disabilities pay just K50,000 for councillor positions.
UTM asked all local party leaders to help with the elections. The party wants every part of the process to be transparent, and leaders must ensure all groups can participate. The party believes democratic values matter most, and fair elections will help choose the best candidates.
The party sets different fees for people who want to run. Parliamentary candidates must pay K300,000 to enter the race. Young people, women, and marginalized groups pay less at K150,000. Male candidates for councillor jobs pay K100,000. People with disabilities pay just K50,000 for councillor positions.
UTM asked all local party leaders to help with the elections. The party wants every part of the process to be transparent, and leaders must ensure all groups can participate. The party believes democratic values matter most, and fair elections will help choose the best candidates.
