Ford-Kenya Invites Aspirants For 2027 Elections, Releases Nomination Fees

Ford-Kenya party has opened its doors for aspirants seeking to vie on its ticket in the August 10, 2027 General Election.

In a public notice issued from the Office of the Secretary General, the party led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on interested candidates to pay the required fees by March 22, 2027.

According to the notice signed by Secretary General Dr. John M. Chikati, aspirants are required to pay a Life Membership fee of Kes. 10,000 and the nomination fee for their respective seats.

The party has directed that payments be made either through Mobile Paybill Number 826785, Account Number 01120198767701, or directly to its Cooperative Bank account.

The notice states that all payments should be channeled to “A/C No. 01120198767701 – Parliament Road Branch, Nairobi” under the account name Ford-Kenya.

Once payment is made, aspirants have been instructed to present their deposit slips to the Executive Director at Ford-Kenya Headquarters in Nairobi for further processing.

The party said the documentation will include “capture of Bio Data and signing of Contract for adherence to Statutory requirements for integrity and peaceful participation in the IEBC’s August 10, 2027 General Elections.”

For inquiries and clarification, aspirants have been advised to contact the Executive Director.

FORD-Kenya nomination fee for aspirants

The party has also released its nomination fee schedule which shows reduced fees for women, youth and Persons With Disability (PWD) to encourage inclusivity.

For the Governor position, male aspirants will pay Ksh 150,000 while female, youth and PWD aspirants will each pay Ksh 50,000. Deputy Governor aspirants will pay Ksh 100,000 for men and Ksh 50,000 for women, youth and PWDs.

Senator, County Women Rep and Member of Parliament aspirants will pay Ksh 100,000 for men, with women and youth paying Kes. 50,000 and PWDs paying Ksh 20,000.

For Member of County Assembly (MCA), male aspirants will pay Ksh 20,000 while female, youth and PWD aspirants will pay Ksh 10,000.

The announcement sets the stage for early preparations within Ford-Kenya as parties gear up for the 2027 polls.