Also known as: ORPP
Government office responsible for registering and approving political parties in Kenya, central to disputes over party name reservations ahead of 2027 elections.
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The Standard
… va Stanley Hotel in Nairobi on October 4, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Behind Sunday's launch of The Equitable Party (TEP), associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, lies a political and legal battle that has once again put the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties …
How Sifuna's TEP took centre stage after contentious party registration rowThe Standard
… va Stanley Hotel in Nairobi on October 4, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Behind Sunday's launch of The Equitable Party (TEP), associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, lies a political and legal battle that has once again put the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties …
State puppet? Registrar of political parties in the spot over contentious registration rowCapital News
… The launch came days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties approved reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement for up to 90 days following a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. …
Gachagua Backs Sifuna’s New Party, Urges Push to Challenge Ruto AlliesCapital News
… He accused the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of facilitating political fraud, without providing further details. …
Sifuna vows Equitable Party could retain name if rebranding blockedCitizen Digital
… Sifuna joins a list of other leaders who have formed political parties ahead of 2027, days after his Linda Mwananchi Movement secured rights to reserve the name, having faced a debacle at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
I will not let you down - Sifuna vows as he is crowned The Equitable Party leaderThe Standard
… The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) had earlier overturned the decision by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to deny the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) the right to reserve its name. …
Sifuna: Even if they close a door, we have optionsCitizen Digital
Boost for Sifuna team as Registrar approves Linda Mwananchi Movement name after Tribunal order By Brian Kimani October 02, 2026 03:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi …
Registrar approves Linda Mwananchi Movement name after Tribunal orderCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 – The Linda Mwananchi Movement has finally secured reservation of its preferred political name, ending a months-long dispute with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) over the proposed party identity. …
Linda Mwananchi secures name after months-long legal battleCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has cleared the way for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies to secure the Linda Mwananchi name, setting aside the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to decline its reservation. …
Win for Sifuna as tribunal orders reservation of Linda Mwananchi nameCapital News
… The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) confirmed that the change of name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party took effect on September 10, 2026. …
Babu Owino’s Muungano Party now The Mwananchi Party after ORPP approvalNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna launched The Equitable Party (TEP) on Sunday, following a political and legal battle that has brought scrutiny to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna launched The Equitable Party (TEP) on Sunday, following a political and legal battle that has brought scrutiny to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The launch of The Equitable Party (TEP), associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, has triggered a political and legal battle that has put the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) under scrutiny.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's newly launched political party, The Equitable Party (TEP), urging him to rapidly build the party and recruit candidates to challenge President Ruto's allies in the 2027 General Election.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said his political movement intends to rebrand the Equitable Party as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, but will contest the 2027 election under its current name if rebranding efforts face further obstacles. Sifuna accused the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of facilitating political fraud.
4 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been appointed leader of The Equitable Party and vowed to contest in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to lead with integrity and prioritize people-centered change.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, declared leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party (TEP) at its launch on October 4, said the party will contest the 2027 General Election despite hurdles from authorities. Sifuna accused the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating party formation efforts and said TEP has alternative strategies if further obstacles arise.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has approved registration of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's name following a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling. The approved name reservation is valid for 90 days, during which the faction must complete formal political party registration ahead of the 2027 elections.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 cleared the way for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies to secure the Linda Mwananchi name, overturning the Registrar of Political Parties' decision to decline its reservation. The Tribunal ruled that the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) had failed to meet the statutory requirement to make a formal application for provisional registration within 90 days of reserving the Linda name.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's political party has officially changed its name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party, following approval from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties effective September 10, 2026. Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, who leads the People's Renaissance Movement, welcomed the development as strengthening Kenya's multiparty democracy.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's political party has officially changed its name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party following approval from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, effective September 10, 2026. The Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcomed the change as a step towards political renewal and multiparty democracy in Kenya.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement leadership resolved after a retreat to make Edwin Sifuna their leader and presidential candidate, with plans to unveil the party ticket in early October and build a coalition with like-minded parties. The movement also resolved to back Embakasi East MP Babu Owino for the Nairobi Gubernatorial Ticket.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa stated that the United Democratic Party will serve as Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, after plans to rebrand it as the Ukombozi People's Party collapsed due to a dispute over the name. Wamalwa said the opposition remains united and focused on building a united front for the polls.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will be the United Democratic Party presidential flagbearer, with the official unveiling scheduled for the first week of October by the party's National Executive Committee.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Mwananchi Party, led by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, said its creation and recognition by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties predates the formation of Linda Mwananchi Movement. The party said it was officially renamed from Muungano Party on September 10, 2026.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna must choose between pursuing legal battles over his political party choice or joining an existing party before a 20-day deadline for parties to submit names and specimen signatures to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ukombozi People's Party, associated with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, has requested the Registrar of Political Parties revoke Kalonzo Musyoka's Ukombozi Alliance name, claiming it reserved the name in March last year. The dispute reflects divisions within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Security officials and peace actors warned during International Day of Peace commemorations in Nairobi that hate speech, misinformation, incitement and political rivalry could trigger violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging early preventive measures based on lessons from the 2007/08 post-election violence.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Janet Mulwa issued interim orders allowing Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta to remain in office pending the hearing of a case challenging his position. The order came after the court certified as urgent a Notice of Motion filed by the Jubilee Party and Kenta against the Registrar of Political Parties and Ngunjiri Wambugu, with parties to return to court on October 15.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya must distinguish between vigorous political contestation and political hooliganism, condemning recent violence at political rallies in Homa Bay, Migori, Garissa, and Embu that have resulted in assaults, loss of life, and destruction of property.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has warned of growing threats to life and political participation following recent killings in Isiolo and Embu and renewed violence along the Turkana-West Pokot border, saying the incidents risk undermining security and fundamental freedoms as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Azimio coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Council would convene a meeting to decide on Uhuru Kenyatta's role as Council Chair, following a High Court ruling that barred retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 Liberal Party has rejected resolutions adopted by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party during a September 11 meeting, saying it was neither notified nor invited to the proceedings and only learned of the resolutions through media reports. The NLP argues that major changes to Azimio's structure must follow the coalition's 2022 Deed of Agreement and the Political Parties Act.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
LINDA party leader Phanesio Thuku claims the outfit is the legitimate membership, registered in November 2024, and warned the Edwin Sifuna-led faction against using the party's name and identity. Thuku's group threatened legal action over what it called an attempt to infringe on LINDA's identity.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →