Also known as: PPDT
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal — Kenyan judicial body that handles disputes involving political parties, coalition agreements, party nominations and disagreements between parties and members.
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The Standard
… Sifuna has rejected that outcome and filed an amended complaint before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking to overturn it, keeping his status in dispute. …
Kasmuel McOure: ODM has 'nothing to lose' in Mount KenyaThe Standard
… The latest political exchanges have also revived memories of the 2022 UDA nomination dispute, when Parnyumbe challenged the party's consensus decision before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, alleging that the process unfairly denied him an opportunity to compete for the p …
Tunai gains early political boost as seven Maasai clans endorse 2027 senate bidCitizen Digital
… ed Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The High Court has lifted conservatory orders that had temporarily halted the assumption of office by Innocent Muganda, the Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal …
Court lifts orders political parties tribunal chair Muganda from assuming officeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 27 – Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Innocent Muganda as the new Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) for a non-renewable six-year term. …
Innocent Muganda Named Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ChairCapital News
… Sifuna ceases to be the Secretary General of the ODM Party.” The party defended the decision by citing previous findings by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), which emphasized the importance of respecting internal disciplinary mechanisms within political parties. …
ODM Removes Sifuna as Secretary General After NEC Endorses Disciplinary ProcessThe Standard
… Sifuna insisted the move is unlawful and mirrors an earlier attempt that was recently quashed by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT). …
Sifuna heads back to court over fresh ODM ousterCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has weighed in on the judgment by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) which found that the party had violated Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's right to a fair hearing in the disciplinary process th …
ODM claims victory after Tribunal clears way for fresh disciplinary action against SifunaCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has ruled in favour of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, finding that the party violated his right to a fair hearing before initiating disciplinary proceedings aimed a …
Reprieve for Sifuna as Tribunal rules ODM violated his right to fair hearingThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has welcomed a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) that allows the party to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against its Secretary General, Senator Edwin Sifuna. …
ODM cleared to proceed with disciplinary case against SifunaThe Standard
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful, arguing that both the decision and subsequent disciplinary action against him are legally flawed T …
Sifuna seeks to nullify ODM removal moveODM 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.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Narok Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai has secured backing from elders representing seven Maasai clans, including the Ildamat clan, ahead of the 2027 General Election race for the Narok Senate seat against incumbent Senator Ledama Ole Kina. The endorsement, announced at a meeting in Narok Town, was led by 56 elders from the Narok Council of Elders, who cited Tunai's leadership experience, development record, and efforts to foster community unity during his governorship.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has lifted conservatory orders that had temporarily halted Innocent Muganda's assumption of office as Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, finding the orders had been obtained without proper service of court documents on Muganda.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Innocent Muganda as Chairperson of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal for a non-renewable six-year term effective from June 4, 2026. The tribunal handles disputes involving political parties, coalition agreements, party nominations and disagreements between parties and members.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Orange Democratic Movement has officially removed Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General after the party's National Executive Committee adopted recommendations from its Internal Disputes Resolution Mechanism. The NEC unanimously resolved to endorse the removal, which followed a disciplinary process conducted under the party's constitution.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced he will return to court to challenge the Orange Democratic Movement's latest decision to remove him as Secretary General, calling the move unlawful and procedurally unfair. The challenge mirrors an earlier ouster attempt in February that was quashed by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's application and directed ODM to proceed with and conclude disciplinary proceedings lawfully initiated against him, which the party claims as a victory despite the tribunal finding it had violated Sifuna's right to a fair hearing.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that ODM breached procedural fairness in initiating disciplinary proceedings against Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, though the party may restart proceedings if conducted lawfully.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's application and cleared the Orange Democratic Movement to proceed with disciplinary proceedings against him as Secretary General, following an internal dispute initiated by the party's National Executive Committee in February 2026.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the ODM resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful, arguing that the National Executive Committee resolution of February 11, 2026, was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare his removal as ODM Secretary General unlawful, arguing the NEC resolution of February 11, 2026 was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself and violated party constitution and principles of fair administrative action.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has reserved its judgment until June 18, 2026, in a case filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna challenging a disciplinary process initiated against him by the party. Sifuna's counsel argued the ODM National Executive Committee violated the party's constitution and Fair Administrative Action Act by resolving to remove him without a hearing, while ODM lawyers argued the complaint is premature because the party's internal disciplinary mechanisms have not been exhausted.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and dismissed the party's preliminary objection, clearing the way for substantive proceedings. The tribunal declined to grant conservatory orders and stated that any outcome from alternative dispute resolution will not take effect until the tribunal delivers its final determination.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has ruled it has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna against the party, dismissing a preliminary objection and clearing the way for a full hearing on the substantive dispute.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has issued orders temporarily blocking the ODM party from effecting any decision to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party's Secretary General.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested at Parliament Buildings while attempting to enter the Senate chambers following a court ruling that reinstated her as a UDA member. Orwoba, ousted from her position in 2025, was blocked by security officers as she insisted she was reporting back to work.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Orwoba, a former nominated Senator, was arrested yesterday after attempting to access Parliament's precincts while her vehicle blocked the main entrance. She was freed on bail hours later; she had sought to enter the Senate chamber armed with court documents stating a ruling had found her suspension illegal and directed her reinstatement.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →