“It’s non-refundable” Kenyans Tell Aspirant Demanding 500k Refund from UDA

After finding that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) supports Ford Kenya’s Ken Lusaka for the Bungoma governorship, one applicant for the job has requested the return of Sh500,000 he paid as nomination costs to the party.

Zachariah Baraza hoped to unseat Governor Wycliffe Wangamati on a UDA ticket in the August General Election, but was surprised to hear that UDA had other intentions for him.

Mr Lusaka was backed by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) under a Kenya Kwanza deal.

His destiny appears to have been sealed at a meeting with UDA top executives on Monday, when he was ordered to put his goals on hold in order to make way for Mr Lusaka.

As a result, Mr Baraza has given UDA seven days to refund the cash, claiming that he plans to utilize the money to renovate crumbling schools across Bungoma’s nine constituencies, he said.

The unhappy politician revealed his intention to run as an independent candidate for governor.

Five UDA-allied MPs in Bungoma have pledged to support Mr Lusaka, prompting the politician’s protests.

Politicians from Kenya Kwanza, led by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, said they had also agreed in Kakamega for former senator Boni Khalwale, who was running for governor on a UDA ticket, to drop out in favor of ANC’s Cleophas Malala.

Mr Baraza, on the other hand, reminded Deputy President William Ruto of his vow that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which he leads, would not issue straight tickets and would instead let ‘hustlers’ to choose their candidates.

Here are Kenyans hilarious reactions to the story:

Arnold Jacto:At the bottom of his receipt he didn’t see the bold writing”NON-REFUNDABLE FEE”. He’s free to join kuzimia alliance

Mercelyne Ndegwa: That money is always NOT refundable. The aspirant should stop cheap politics..

Omollo Omolo Wa Thika: He hurriedly signed without reading, it’s a NON refundable fee

Geraldo Vincente: My friend go home in peace you will never be refunded and if you insist tutakuandikia RIP very soon..

Mathew Mzalendo: Once one has paid money to a political party,it’s non-refundable.

Susan Nyanchoka: Money was paid is not refundable

Wangira Juma: Hakusoma terms and conditions before alipe

Liz Mukui: Non refundable did he read that

Charliés Charles: Terms and conditions apply

Grace Nanjala: Alie tu kama ambulance akiendanga

Innocent McAdenyo: That money is always nonrefundable. That aspirant should stop cheap politics. People pay upto 1m for presidential bid and not all of them bears the flag

Kimani Mungai: Akwende huko.goods once sold are not refundable

Sila Imbo: Why should Ruto eat someone’s money and deny him ticket? Sad!

Peter Vaati: In other words he don’t know the meaning of non-refundable