Also known as: PPDT
Organization that resolves disputes involving political parties, nominations, and coalition agreements under Kenyan law.
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Citizen Digital
… The dispute comes as the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal prepares to hear the case filed by the Sifuna-led faction challenging the decision to block registration of Linda Mwananchi as a political party. …
LINDA Party claims ownership of name as Sifuna faction battles registration blockCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 – 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. …
Battle over ‘Linda Mwananchi’ name moves to political parties tribunalCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case challenging the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). …
‘Linda Mwananchi movement’ name row heads to political parties tribunalCapital News
… The contest was bitter and eventually ended in a dispute over the conduct of the primaries, with Kamau challenging the outcome before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. …
CS Wahome signals bid for Murang’a governor as Kang’ata prepares DCP defenceThe 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 ousterA September 14 court ruling barring retired Presidents from holding political office for more than six months after leaving State House, and a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal decision quashing the appointment of Koitalel Ole Kenta as Secretary General, have dealt the Jubilee Party significant political setbacks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A September 14 court ruling barring retired Presidents from holding political office for more than six months after leaving State House, and a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal decision quashing the appointment of Koitalel Ole Kenta as Secretary General, have dealt the Jubilee Party significant political setbacks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has stated he will not surrender his own political party for a single united Linda Mwananchi outfit, despite supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid. The dispute over which party should carry the opposition movement into the 2027 elections has exposed tensions within the alliance, which has publicly projected a unified image.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has nullified Koitalel Ole Kenta's appointment as Jubilee Party secretary-general after finding he was not a registered member when appointed.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i rejected claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring the opposition, stating that pressure for political change is driven by ordinary Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor. Matiang'i urged President William Ruto to focus on delivering on his promises rather than seeking political scapegoats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned Moitalel Ole Kenta's appointment as Jubilee Party Secretary General, ruling that he was not a registered party member at the time of his nomination and appointment, contrary to party constitutional requirements. The tribunal declared the entire appointment process invalid and quashed his recognition.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), dismissing his third attempt to challenge his ouster. The Tribunal ruled that ODM's National Executive Committee had the authority to establish a panel to hear the disciplinary case against Sifuna and that he was accorded a fair hearing.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mukhisa Kituyi, a former Trade Minister and UNCTAD Secretary-General, has joined Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi political outfit as part of opposition realignment efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kituyi, who was recently appointed spokesperson for the United Opposition, brings experience in national and international affairs to the movement.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Senator Edwin Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi Movement is fighting to protect a brand identity, not a political party, amid a registration dispute with the Registrar of Political Parties. Sifuna stated the group took the Registrar to court and accused President William Ruto of being behind the dispute.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' rejection of the name reservation for Linda Mwananchi Movement. The applicants say they applied on June 4, 2026, were initially turned down on grounds of "public interest," then had the reservation temporarily agreed to on August 4 before the Registrar reversed it three days later citing another entity's similar acronym.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has declared that Murang'a will elect a woman as governor in 2027, signalling a potential bid for the seat. The remarks may set up a contest against incumbent Governor Irungu Kang'ata, who has switched from UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party ahead of 2027.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →