Also known as: Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou · J. C. Lorionokou
Registrar of Political Parties managing party registration and disputes ahead of the August 2027 general election.
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… The dispute has since escalated, with Sifuna and his allies holding talks with the Registrar, John Cox Lorionokou, in an attempt to secure the name ahead of the 2027 polls. …
Sifuna hints at new political vehicle as Linda Mwananchi faces registration hurdleCitizen Digital
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Who owns 'Linda Mwananchi' name? High-stakes party registration stirs legal stormCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Members of the Linda Mwananchi movement are optimistic that the Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, will reverse his decision to reject their application to reserve the name of their political outfit. …
Registrar to review Linda Mwananchi party name after rejecting initial applicationCitizen Digital
… Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou, who took office in October 2025, said parties were responsible for ensuring their members complied with the law, and that candidates who breached the Political Parties Code of Conduct would face the consequences provided for und …
State agencies form joint team to bar hate-speech candidates from 2027 ballotCitizen Digital
… Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou made the announcement during the issuance of registration certificates to four newly registered political parties. …
96 political parties registered ahead of 2027 polls, Registrar saysThe Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, has denied being a State puppet, saying he is guided by the Constitution and the Political Parties Act. His office had rejected the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi movement associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, but was compelled by court to rescind the decision.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, has denied being a State puppet, saying he is guided by the Constitution and the Political Parties Act. His office had rejected the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi movement associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, but was compelled by court to rescind the decision.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has won approval to use its preferred name as a political party after months of dispute with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, following a September 30 judgment by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. The name is reserved for not more than 90 days from the October 1 approval letter.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has approved Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Movement to proceed with reserving its name and registering as a political party, but the group must complete the process before an October 15, 2026 deadline set by the Registrar of Political Parties.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou said the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is awaiting the court's decision on the Linda Mwananchi party registration standoff. Cox explained that political parties must meet requirements including 25 offices across counties and at least 1,000 members.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has begun mapping areas prone to election-related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli said the NPS will use intelligence-led methods to identify hotspots and will not tolerate sponsored political violence.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has released key processes and timelines leading to the August 10, 2027 General Election, including deadlines for parties to submit authorized officials, nomination rules, and membership lists, and outlining procedures for independent candidacies.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has issued a timeline for party activities ahead of the August 10, 2027 general election, requiring parties to submit authorised persons' details and election rules between late September and mid-October 2026, with membership lists due March 16–23, 2027.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is under renewed public scrutiny following a legal dispute over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party, with critics questioning the office's independence and raising concerns it may be acting at the State's behest to suppress the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, faces scrutiny over the registration dispute involving the Linda Mwananchi Party, with critics questioning whether the office is acting independently or at the behest of the State to suppress opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case filed by promoters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement, challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' refusal to reserve the name for their proposed political party. The applicants say they applied on June 4 to reserve the name but it was initially rejected on grounds of "public interest," then approved on August 4, before being reversed three days later after the Registrar cited the registration of another political entity, the Liberty National Democratic Alliance.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna indicated that the Linda Mwananchi movement would consider abandoning its name and adopting a different political party if the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties continues to block its registration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna told supporters that the name of the political vehicle was not important and his supporters would follow their leaders regardless of the identity adopted.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties rejected an application to reserve the name "Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya," citing similarities to the already-reserved slogan "Linda Mkenya, Boresha Kenya" and public-interest concerns. Senator Edwin Sifuna and allied politicians met the Registrar this week seeking to resolve the naming dispute, though the meeting did not immediately settle the matter.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Political Parties has agreed to review his rejection of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's application to reserve the party name Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya, which was initially rejected over similarities with existing party names and public interest concerns. The movement's leaders met with the Registrar and expressed optimism about reversing the decision ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have formed a multi-agency committee to crack down on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that leaders found inciting Kenyans or spreading hate could be disqualified from the ballot.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has confirmed that 96 political parties have been fully registered and issued certificates as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The Registrar urged parties to uphold integrity, strengthen internal democracy, and serve Kenyans through accountable leadership.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →