Also known as: ORPP
Government agency responsible for registering and overseeing political parties in Kenya, recently scrutinized over party registration decisions amid 2027 election disputes.
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The Standard
… It also called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to remain vigilant and take steps to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. …
Killings, border violence and political tensions: KNCHR sounds alarm ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… party and the Council will consider the judgment and give it full effect in accordance with our coalition constitution, the Political Parties Act No. 11 of 2011 and the Deed of Agreement with any consequent changes duly notified to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties …
Azimio to convene meeting over Uhuru's role as Chair - KalonzoCitizen Digital
Court to determine Linda Mwananchi registration row; Registrar John Cox says By Idah Kithinji September 15, 2026 02:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter John Cox Lorionokou, the Registrar of Political Parties …
Court to determine Linda Mwananchi registration row; Registrar John Cox saysCitizen Digital
… NLP also wants Azimio to explain the legal authority behind each decision and disclose whether any changes arising from the meeting have been communicated to or filed with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). …
NLP rejects Azimio resolutions, demands records of disputed September 11 meetingCapital News
… The NLP has previously rejected Musyoka’s elevation to the Azimio party leadership, challenging the process through the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and arguing that the changes were irregular and should be subjected to the coalition’s internal dispute resolution …
Muli challenges ‘Kalonzo Tosha’ narrative, questions opposition consensusCitizen Digital
Registrar of Political Parties releases key timelines ahead of 2027 polls By Citizen Reporter September 06, 2026 06:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter John Cox Lorionokou, the Registrar of Political Parties …
Registrar of Political Parties releases key timelines ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeRegistrar of Political PartiesJohn Cox Lorionokou. [File,Standard] The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has issued a communique setting out a timeline for political party activities ahead of the general election scheduled for August 10, 2027. …
The deadlines political parties face ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… peaking at the party headquarters in Kiambu, LINDA party leader Phanesio Thuku said the outfit was registered in November 2024 and has members across the country, although it is yet to receive a formal registration certificate from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties …
LINDA Party claims ownership of name as Sifuna faction battles registration blockCapital News
… The dispute places the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties at the centre of a growing contest over the “LINDA” political brand, with the movement associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna seeking to secure the name as it prepares to formalise its political structures …
Battle over ‘Linda Mwananchi’ name moves to political parties tribunalCapital News
… ifuna said the name of the political vehicle was not important and that his supporters would follow their leaders regardless of the identity adopted, suggesting that the movement is prepared to proceed under an alternative party if the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties …
Sifuna hints at new political vehicle as Linda Mwananchi faces registration hurdleNairobi 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 →