The ORPP would review the court order and reconsider the reservation of the proposed political party name and abbreviation in accordance with the relevant legal provisions and the Tribunal's directions
By Chrispho OwuorFormer IEBC chief executive said responsibility for ensuring parties comply with the law should not be placed entirely on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, especially when dealing with political financing and voter bribery.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to UDP, Abikar ceased being a member of the party a long time ago before going on to establish his own political party based in Machakos.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement issued on Thursday, the Embakasi East MP said principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement had visited the ORPP on August 4 to seek clarification on the Linda Mwananchi name before the name change was formally completed.
By David AbonyoThe party says it reserved the Ukombozi name in March last year but later wrote to the Registrar asking the office to discontinue the registration process.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on NTV on Monday, the Senator said the movement had spent months trying to secure its preferred party name, arguing that the emergence of separate parties linked to some of its members was a consequence of the registration dispute rather than a rush to establish competing political vehicles.
By David AbonyoThe Political Parties Fund is established under Section 24 of the Political Parties Act, with the National Government as its main source of funding.
By David AbonyoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Assistant Registrar of Political Parties Agatha Wahome said 99 parties are already fully registered and eligible to take part in the election, while the 37 provisional parties are at different stages of completing the requirements.
By David AbonyoThe proposed change was made public through a gazette notice issued by Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou on August 24, inviting anyone with objections to submit them within seven days
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to Sonko, the party's offices have become increasingly busy as interest in NEDP spreads across the country.
By David AbonyoThe legislator said members elected through ODM should not continue holding party positions or benefiting from the party’s support while advancing the agenda of other political groups.
By David AbonyoSpeaker Amason Kingi announced the changes in the Senate on Thursday, saying he had verified that the Minority Party had complied with the requirements set out under the Senate Standing Orders before approving the new appointment.
By David AbonyoKenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) says it will sue United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over alleged failure to remit PAYE taxes, citing Auditor General findings on unpaid taxes of Sh69 million for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
By David AbonyoUpgrading the Integrated Political Parties Management System (IPPMS) is expected to cost Sh118.8 million. Lorionokou explained that the system will ensure party databases are accurate and membership records up to date ahead of the 2027 polls.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKisia maintained that the leadership changes were carried out in line with the coalition agreement. He said members first gave time to mourn Raila Odinga, who passed on October 15, before making any adjustments.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRegistrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou outlines Kenya’s party membership and coalition rules, warning elected leaders they risk losing seats if they switch parties mid‑term.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) says the lack of allocated funds is blocking these parties from meeting legal obligations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe guidelines further require political outfits to upload the nomination details on their websites and ensure that the information is published on the ORPP website at least seven days before nominations take place.
By Ann NyamburaLorionokou and Wahome were selected from a group of ten candidates who had been shortlisted for the two positions
By Maureen KinyanjuiThis entire recruitment process is being carried out under the framework provided by Sections 33, 34, and 34A of the Political Parties Act, Cap 7D.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSitati steps into a role previously held by Nderitu since 2018, a period marked by reforms that helped transform the ORPP into a more efficient and influential institution.
By Maureen Kinyanjui