Also known as: PPDT
Tribunal that adjudicates disputes over political party registration and name reservations in Kenya, resolving conflicts between parties and the Registrar.
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… In August, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal allowed Sifuna’s faction to reserve “The Mwananchi Party” as it pursued an appeal over the registration of the political outfit. …
Sifuna’s new party set for reveal as 11-day countdown beginsThe Standard
… The disagreements developed into competing factions around party officials Jeremiah Kioni and Kanini Kega, with questions over who had legitimate authority within the party ending up before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal and the courts. …
Takeover: Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'iCapital News
… The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal last week upheld his removal as the party’s Secretary-General, dismissing his latest challenge to his ouster. …
ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, NatembeyaCapital News
… The case follows a decision by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal earlier this month that nullified Kenta’s appointment as Jubilee Secretary General. …
High Court orders Jubilee SG Ole Kenta to remain in office pending caseCapital News
… In August, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal allowed Sifuna’s faction to reserve “The Mwananchi Party” pending determination of an appeal, while also issuing orders restricting the registration of Linda Mwananchi or similar names by another entity during the dispute. …
Sifuna to unveil new party in Oct as Linda Mwananchi eyes 2027The Standard
… A September 14 ruling barring retired Presidents from holding political office for more than six months after leaving State House, and another by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal quashing the appointment and recognition of Koitalel Ole Kenta as Secretary General of the Par …
Court rulings and defections deepen Jubilee Party's woesCapital News
… And as the dispute over the Linda Mwananchi name itself remains before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, the movement is facing a race against time to turn its street-level popularity into a functioning electoral machine.
Political party dilemma threatens to fracture Linda Mwananchi unityCitizen Digital
… This follows a recent row over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi political party, which was moved to the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, challenging Cox’s decision to reject the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi and register it as a political party. …
Court to determine Linda Mwananchi registration row; Registrar John Cox saysCitizen Digital
… K’Oyoo warned that NLP could pursue legal action if the dispute is not resolved through the coalition’s internal mechanisms, including seeking intervention from the ORPP and the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. …
NLP rejects Azimio resolutions, demands records of disputed September 11 meetingThe Standard
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. …
Tribunal nullifies Kenta's appointment as Jubilee secretary-generalThe Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has discharged suspension orders and cleared the way for registration of The Ukombozi Alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka. The alliance emerged from the rebranding of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition in September 2026.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has discharged suspension orders and cleared the way for registration of The Ukombozi Alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka. The alliance emerged from the rebranding of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition in September 2026.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has lifted suspension orders on the Ukombozi Alliance registration process, allowing the Registrar of Political Parties to proceed with the alliance's registration in accordance with the Political Parties Act.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Bomet County parliamentary aspirant has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether The Equitable Party (TEP) followed its constitution in approving its proposed change of name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). The submission, filed under Section 20 of the Political Parties Act within the 14-day objection period, seeks to establish whether the party complied with its internal procedures and the Act before finalising the rebranding.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Edwin Sifuna's The Equitable Party (TEP) has encountered a fresh obstacle to its proposed name change to Linda Mwananchi Movement, as a parliamentary aspirant has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether the rebranding complies with the party's constitution and the Political Parties Act. The challenge comes after another party, Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA), also objected to the name change, citing pending disputes before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that his rebranded political outfit, Linda Mwananchi (formerly the Equitable Party), can unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, dismissing concerns about the movement's capacity and calling for opposition unity against the President.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement, led by Edwin Sifuna, says it is attracting more members and prospective candidates as it prepares for the 2027 General Election, with Sifuna recently engaging aspirants from Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia counties. The movement is rebranding The Equitable Party under the Linda Mwananchi identity, with the Registrar of Political Parties approving the name reservation for 90 days.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has pledged that the ODM party will conduct free and fair nominations ahead of the 2027 General Election, including for the Nairobi Senate seat, following disputes in past party primaries and the entry of East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga into the race.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A dispute between Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a group that reserved the Ukombozi Alliance name last year has been brought before the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who served as ODM Secretary General for nine years, says he made every effort to keep the Orange Democratic Movement united following the death of its former leader Raila Odinga and honoured his promise not to wreck the party, despite being at the centre of some controversy surrounding its leadership.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Edwin Sifuna's political voice and communication skills alone are insufficient; as his Linda Mwananchi movement seeks party registration following the Tribunal's September 30 ruling to reconsider the name rejection, he must develop organisational capacity and electoral machinery to sustain political viability.
9 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, 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 →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced plans to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement after the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi name following a tribunal ruling that overturned an earlier refusal.
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 Office of the Registrar of Political Parties says it will give applicants feedback on their request to reserve the Linda Mwananchi name within seven days, following a court directive. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal had set aside the Registrar's earlier decision declining the reservation, finding it lacked legal justification.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has approved Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Movement to proceed with reserving its name and registering as a political party, but the group must complete the process before an October 15, 2026 deadline set by the Registrar of Political Parties.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal set aside the Registrar of Political Parties' decision declining to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement and ordered the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days, finding the rejection lacked legal justification.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned the Registrar of Political Parties' rejection of the Linda Mwananchi Movement name, directing the Registrar to reconsider the application within seven days. The Tribunal found that a competing entity's reservation had lapsed after the statutory 90-day period expired.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 presidential race is set to be unveiled soon, with Linda Mwananchi allies announcing an 11-day countdown to the announcement. The movement has stepped up efforts to build a political platform around Sifuna, who has signalled his intention to seek the presidency in 2027.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has handed over Jubilee Party leadership to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, pending confirmation by the party's National Delegates Convention. Uhuru said he will remain in the party as a senior adviser and member as Jubilee restructures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party to change its name to Ukombozi People's Party, citing similarity to The Ukombozi Alliance whose name was already reserved. The decision blocks efforts by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to establish the party as a political vehicle for the Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The Linda Mwananchi movement plans to unveil a political party in October, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna expected to use it for his 2027 presidential bid. The movement is also considering forming a coalition to bring together opposition parties under a common platform ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →