Office of the Registrar of Political Parties — Kenyan government body that grants political party registration and oversees party governance and electoral frameworks ahead of 2027 elections.
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 7 — The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has granted provisional registration certificates to eight new political parties, clearing them to begin building national structures and recruiting members. …
… In a letter addressed to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the party said the decision was reached during a governing body meeting held on June 24. …
NAKURU, Kenya Jun 24 – The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and the National Police Service have stepped up stakeholder engagement efforts in Nakuru County as preparations for the 2027 General Electio …
… Speaking after the conclusion of five days capacity building of various groups convened by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), participants strongly voiced concerns over the practice of negotiated democracy, arguing that it undermines citizens' constitutional …
Registrar warns of rise in 'briefcase' political parties ahead of 2027 elections By Laura Otieno June 04, 2026 08:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A representation image of some of the key political parti …
… In the case filed in PPDT, Wambugu is challenging the decision by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to approve and record the party’s new officials. …
96 political parties registered ahead of 2027 polls, Registrar says By Citizen Reporter May 06, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya United Generation Party (KUGP) registers at the Office of the …
KHRC to sue UDA over Ksh69 million unpaid PAYE tax
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… It wants the Kenya Revenue Authority to recover all outstanding taxes and penalties, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to review UDA’s compliance and eligibility for public funding, and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate possible misuse of pub …
Kenya's Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has granted provisional registration certificates to eight new political parties, allowing them to build national structures and recruit members ahead of 2027 elections. The Registrar urged the parties to distinguish themselves through policy-driven leadership and governance solutions rather than merely adding to Kenya's growing list of political parties.
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Registrar grants provisional registration to eight new political parties, reshaping Kenya's political landscape ahead of 2027 elections.
Kenya's Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has granted provisional registration certificates to eight new political parties, allowing them to build national structures and recruit members ahead of 2027 elections. The Registrar urged the parties to distinguish themselves through policy-driven leadership and governance solutions rather than merely adding to Kenya's growing list of political parties.
The National Economic Development Party has suspended its Executive Director Daniel Mokua Onsomu effective immediately, barring him from transacting any business on behalf of the party. The party notified the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and requested his name be removed from records as an authorized official and signatory.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, and the National Police Service are conducting targeted stakeholder engagement forums in Nakuru County to strengthen public participation and promote inclusive electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forums bring together political party officials, youth leaders, women representatives, and Persons Living with Disabilities to enhance understanding of legal frameworks governing political parties and electoral processes.
Local leaders in the Northeastern region have been told to embrace inclusivity in negotiated democracy by allowing all interested candidates to participate in political contests. The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties conducted a five-day capacity-building session in Garissa where participants called for greater civic education, inclusive political processes, and adherence to democratic principles.
The Registrar of Political Parties has raised concern over the rising number of briefcase political parties that operate without offices or regional representation. His office is currently vetting over 30 parties seeking registration licences, with Kenya currently having 96 fully registered political parties as the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections.
Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has filed a case at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking to stop changes made to Jubilee Party's leadership and to block the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties from recognizing the party's new officials. Wambugu says he had filed a formal objection to the planned changes and that party officials assured him his concerns would be addressed before any changes were implemented.
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced new appointments within party leadership, including John Methu as secretary general designate, Leonard Cheruiyot as Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, and Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu as youth caucus representative. Gachagua claimed the party's performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election would have been a victory were it not for bribery and intimidation.
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.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has announced plans to sue the ruling United Democratic Alliance, alleging the party failed to remit Sh69 million in PAYE taxes during 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years, despite disbursing over KSh128 million in net salaries, and also failed to remit withholding tax and other mandatory contributions.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission says it will take legal action against the United Democratic Alliance over alleged tax evasion and misuse of public funds. According to the KHRC, an Auditor-General's report found that UDA paid over Ksh128 million in net salaries but failed to deduct and remit Ksh69 million in PAYE tax for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years, and also failed to pay other statutory deductions.