The 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 AbonyoKalonzo said the coalition leadership would examine the matter before making a decision on Uhuru’s position within Azimio.
By Bradley BosireThe 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 establishing the required membership base across the counties.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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 KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn 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, coalitions or dissolution can only be made by each party's lawful organs.
By David AbonyoIn 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 determining that the removal complied with the Political Parties Act and the party's constitution.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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 electoral disputes are resolved within the timelines set by law.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAlthough 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 or merger agreement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCommittee Chairperson Evans James Misati urged IEBC to remain impartial and ensure confidence among all political actors, regardless of their political affiliations
By Chrispho OwuorSifuna, 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 dispute.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe position fell vacant after former Registrar of Political Parties Anne Njeri Nderitu was sworn in last Friday as a commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
By Maureen Kinyanjui