Government body that registers and oversees political parties in Kenya, involved in party name disputes and enforcement of electoral law ahead of 2027 elections.
… Speaking during the launch of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) Strategic Plan 2025-2028 in Nairobi, Oduor said the proposed restrictions would apply to all political actors and not just candidates or political parties. …
… Subscribe to our newsletter“Women should be at the table when development is planned,” she told a sensitisation meeting by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). …
… The latest development comes a week after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) formally recognized Sifuna's removal as ODM Secretary General, bringing to an end months of uncertainty following a National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution that ousted him from …
… Sifuna’s removal comes barely a week after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) formalised his removal as the ODM Secretary-General. …
NAIROBI, Kenya July 9 – The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has officially approved the removal of Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, closing the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. …
… The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) on Thursday put an end the long debate removing Sifuna from the leadership list of the ODM party. …
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 …
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.
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.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has launched the People's Renaissance Movement (PM), a new political outfit positioning itself as a potential player in the 2027 General Election amid talks on alliances among opposition parties. Amisi said the party would champion economic liberation, justice and national renewal while mobilising Kenyans around an economic agenda.
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast region delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya, a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence across the six Coast counties and reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties approved registration of the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) Party, triggering a fresh dispute with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement, which had separately sought registration days earlier after breaking from ODM. A third claimant has also emerged, asserting he applied first to register the Linda Mwananchi Party of Kenya in February 2026 and accusing the Registrar of reviewing the matter without his involvement.
A coalition led by the NCIC has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders of prosecution under a unified enforcement framework. The announcement followed the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over controversial remarks, amid agencies' concerns about rising divisive political rhetoric.
Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has been removed from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing. She said the removal is a setback to her advocacy for persons with disabilities but will not deter her from serving Kenyans.
ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure said the party has never received political support in the Mount Kenya region despite years of trying to court it, and argued that winning the presidency does not depend on Mount Kenya support. His comments come as ODM faces internal divisions following the death of founder Raila Odinga in October 2025.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has unveiled proposed election law reforms aimed at curbing premature political campaigns, with the Election Amendment Bill, 2026 seeking to define early campaigns, prohibit political activities outside prescribed timelines, and introduce enforcement measures that apply to all political actors.
Women politicians in Uasin Gishu have intensified campaigns against goonism, urging youth to resist being used by politicians to cause chaos during campaigns and elections. Women said they fear election violence and are concerned about their democratic rights, with some fearful of traveling during the August 2027 polls.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a meeting convened by Senate Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina. The Azimio la Umoja coalition complained about the short notice and lack of agenda transparency for the meeting, where 11 Senators voted to remove Sifuna.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has formalised the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General, confirming that the party's National Executive Council process complied with the Political Parties Act and ODM constitution. Sifuna's legal team has challenged the decision, citing procedural irregularity.
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.