Government office responsible for approving and managing political party registration and name reservations in Kenya.
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… The Registrar of Political Parties, John Lorionokou, approved the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi Movement name in a letter dated Thursday, October 1.The approval followed a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal that overturned Lorionokou's August 7 refusal to rese …
Sifuna moves to turn Equitable Party into Linda MwananchiCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 – The Registrar of Political Parties is set to give applicants seeking to reserve the Linda Mwananchi name feedback within seven days, following a court directive requiring the Office to reconsider its earlier decision. …
Linda Mwananchi: Registrar to Give Applicants Feedback Within Seven DaysThe Standard
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Movement can now proceed to reserve the name with the Registrar of Political Parties and thereafter begin the process of its registration as a political party after getting the nod from the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT). …
Sifuna gets party nod but will he beat key deadlines?Capital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has cleared the way for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies to secure the Linda Mwananchi name, setting aside the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to decline its reservation. …
Win for Sifuna as tribunal orders reservation of Linda Mwananchi nameCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has set aside the decision by the Registrar of Political Parties declining to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement and ordered the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days. …
Win for Sifuna team as Tribunal orders Registrar to reserve Linda Mwananchi Party nameThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has handed the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-linked Linda Mwananchi Movement a fresh chance to secure its preferred political identity after overturning the Registrar of Political Parties’ rejection of its name. …
Win for Sifuna as Tribunal overturns Registrar's move to block Linda Mwananchi nameCapital News
… On Monday, Sifuna suffered a fresh setback in his pursuit to unveil his political party as the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to change its name to Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP). …
Sifuna’s new party set for reveal as 11-day countdown beginsCitizen Digital
… The NLP has now formally written to the Azimio leadership and the Registrar of Political Parties seeking clarification on the legal and procedural basis of the proposed changes. …
NLP objects to proposed rebranding of Azimio as Ukombozi AllianceCapital News
… The Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to change its name to Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), saying the proposed name is too similar to another political outfit whose name had already been reserved. …
ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, NatembeyaThe Standard
… The Wiper leader said the coalition would then take the necessary steps to formally effect the change, including communicating the handover of the chairmanship to the Registrar of Political Parties. …
Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance ahead of 2027 electionsNairobi 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 →
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 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 →
The National Liberal Party has objected to a reported proposal to rebrand and restructure the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party as the "Ukombozi Alliance," saying constituent parties were not adequately consulted and that it learned of the changes through public announcements and media reports rather than formal communication from coalition leadership.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the renamed coalition. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the change on September 21, 2026, saying the decision was reached unanimously by parties within the coalition.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa accused the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating leaders from the Linda Mwananchi movement who are seeking to establish new parties after leaving ODM, and invited Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to join DAP-K. Wamalwa also called on Parliament and the Judiciary to expedite electoral law amendments and resolve legal uncertainties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Political Parties Fund allocates millions in annual taxpayer shillings to political parties, yet the parties function as ethnic mobilisation machines and personality cults lacking genuine political education, coherent policy positions, or internal democracy. The Registrar of Political Parties lacks mandate to require that publicly funded parties educate their members and leaders.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazetted the 2027 General Election for August 10, 2027, across 290 constituencies and 1,450 wards. Aspirants have until December 9 to participate in public fundraisers, as Section 26 of the Elections Act bars them from doing so within eight months before the election.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging a law that restricts retired presidents from holding office in political parties for more than six months after leaving the presidency. The petitioners argued the restriction violated constitutional protections on political rights and freedom of association, but the court rejected their challenge, finding the restriction constitutional and serving legitimate public-interest objectives.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
President William Ruto's UDA party will receive Sh549,970,254 (approximately 39 per cent) of the Sh1.4 billion Political Parties Fund for the 2026/2027 financial year, topping the allocation list alongside ODM, according to a gazette notice by the Registrar of Political Parties.
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 →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims he founded Linda Mwananchi and had the blessing of late ODM leader Raila Odinga to form parallel political outfits including Kenya Moja. Amisi has since left Linda Mwananchi to launch his own People Renaissance Movement party, which he launched in August 2026.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), campaigned in Tharaka Nithi County on Sunday, urging young voters to elect leaders committed to poverty eradication and economic empowerment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is under renewed public scrutiny following a legal dispute over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party, with critics questioning the office's independence and raising concerns it may be acting at the State's behest to suppress the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Jamila Mohamed argues that despite repeated warnings from institutions like IEBC, NCIC, and security agencies about hate speech and electoral offences ahead of 2027, politicians continue offensive behaviour with apparent impunity, suggesting the problem lies not in lack of awareness but in lack of fear of consequences.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties and Disputes Tribunal has allowed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi faction to reserve the name "The Mwananchi Party" pending appeal, and also allowed reservation of "Liberty National Democratic Alliance" (LINDA). The tribunal barred the Registrar of Political Parties from processing the name "Linda Mwananchi" or similar variations for others, with the case to resume on September 14, 2026.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has stepped up preparations for the August 10, 2027 General Election, with 2,936,516 Kenyans registered as voters since Continuous Voter Registration launched on September 29, 2025. The Commission projects a final register of about 28.5 million voters and is expanding voter registration for Kenyans abroad from 12 to 26 countries.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have invited the Linda Mwananchi movement to join the newly launched People's Renaissance Movement (PM) party or the United Alternative Government, citing registration frustrations with the Registrar of Political Parties. The PM party, led by Saboti lawmaker Caleb Amisi, was launched by opposition leaders seeking a united front against President William Ruto's administration.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has threatened to stage daily protests outside the Registrar of Political Parties' offices from Monday if its party registration application is not approved. The movement alleges the government is deliberately blocking its registration and says proxies have claimed the name already.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Onyango Oloo has claimed that up to 70 per cent of pending bills owed by county governments are fraudulent, alleging collusion between governors and county assemblies to siphon public funds. He says county governments use pending bills to channel funds through fictitious or inflated claims, with many legitimate claims belonging to businesses linked to Members of County Assemblies.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →