Women in Kitale caused a stir at a United Democratic Alliance meeting when they started tearing up KSh100 notes they received. They said organisers had promised them KSh1,500 each for attending but handed out only KSh100 instead.
The meeting took place in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, on December 16, 2025. It focused on supporting the government’s Affordable Housing Project. Many women from the area showed up after hearing about the payment. These kinds of payments happen sometimes to get people to events, especially in rural areas where transport costs add up.
Videos shared online show the women upset right after getting the money. Some tore the KSh100 notes in anger. Others burnt UDA-branded t-shirts they had been given. They chanted “Wantam”, a common way to express frustration in Kenyan politics.
One clip has women complaining loudly. They said the KSh100 was too little and felt like an insult. Transport from nearby villages can cost more than that. A few said they left work or family duties to attend.
UDA is the ruling party under President William Ruto. The Affordable Housing plan is a key project for them. It aims to build low-cost homes and create jobs. But it has faced criticism over funding through a housing levy on salaries.
Events like this meeting help spread the message. Organisers often bring in crowds to show support. Payments or allowances are not unusual, though parties don’t always admit it openly.
No official from UDA has commented on this incident yet. Local leaders in Trans Nzoia might address it soon. The county have mixed feelings about some government projects.
People online have different views. Some blame the organisers for misleading the women. Others say attendees should not expect money for political events. A few pointed out that destroying currency is against the law, even if done in protest.
This kind of drama pops up now and then in Kenyan politics. It shows how people feel about promises not kept. Many in Kitale and surrounding areas struggle with daily costs. A small amount like KSh100 does not go far.
Trans Nzoia is known for farming, especially maize. Kitale town serves as the main hub. Politics here can get heated, with different parties competing.
The videos spread quickly on platforms like Twitter and WhatsApp. By December 17, many Kenyans were talking about it. Some called it embarrassing for the party.
As the 2027 elections get closer, parties like UDA hold more such meetings. Grassroots support matters a lot. Incidents like this can affect how people see the party.
For the women involved, it was a day of disappointment. They went home without the expected help. Stories like this remind everyone that political promises need to match actions.
