Political Parties Act

Kenya's Political Parties Fund: Key requirements for parties to qualify

The Political Parties Fund is established under Section 24 of the Political Parties Act, with the National Government as its main source of funding.

Kalonzo to convene Azimio leaders over Uhuru’s position after court ruling

Kalonzo said the coalition leadership would examine the matter before making a decision on Uhuru’s position within Azimio.

37 parties risk missing 2027 polls as registration deadline nears

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) requires parties seeking full registration to meet conditions set under the Political Parties Act, including having inclusive governing organs and establi...

Kibwana’s Mwananchi move throws fresh twist into Sifuna political plans

The 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

Jubilee, Kanu put on notice over failure to maintain county offices

The parties were expected to have physical offices in at least 24 of the country’s 47 counties, but checks by the Auditor-General found that a number of them had far fewer offices than the required threshold.

Ngunjiri Wambugu defends political diversity, rejects calls to fold parties

In a statement released on Wednesday, Wambugu said attempts to pressure political outfits into dissolving were contrary to the Constitution and the Political Parties Act, insisting that decisions on mergers, co...

Registrar seals Sifuna's exit as ODM Secretary-General

In a letter signed by the Registrar of Political Parties and Chief Executive Officer J.C. Lorionokou, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) said it reviewed documents submitted by ODM before d...

IEBC proposes 48-hour window for filing pre-election disputes

The proposal is contained in the commission's review of how pre-election disputes were handled during the 2022 General Election. IEBC says the changes are intended to improve access to justice while ensuring el...

Judge says broad-based Government falls outside constitutional order

Although the court ultimately upheld the appointments, the judge maintained that the Constitution does not recognise the framework that brought opposition politicians into government without a formal coalition...

Political Parties call for continuous IEBC talks ahead of 2027 polls

Committee Chairperson Evans James Misati urged IEBC to remain impartial and ensure confidence among all political actors, regardless of their political affiliations

ODM dispute deepens as Sifuna turns to senior lawyers over ouster

Sifuna, who is also a lawyer, has brought on board senior counsels John Ohaga, Jane Onyango and Zehrabam Janmohamed to represent him in the matter, indicating the seriousness with which he is treating the dispu...

PSC orders strict political neutrality ahead of November by-elections