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ORPPKenya Our Vision:-
A model regulator of political parties for a viable democratic multi-party system.

Our Mission:-
To promote the realization of political rights through registration and regulation of political parties in Kenya. The mandate of the ORPP is to register, regulate and administer the Political Parties Fund. The statutory functions under section 34 are founded by the basic requirements for political parties and the framework for political parties’ legislation under Article 91 and 92 of the Constitution. The functions are as outlined below:

(a) Register, regulate, monitor, investigate and supervise political parties to ensure compliance with this Act;

(b) Administer the Political Parties Fund established under section 23 of the Act;

(c) Ensure publication of audited annual accounts of political parties;

(d) Verify and make publicly available the list of all members of political parties;

(e) Maintain a register of political parties and the symbols of the political parties;

(f) Ensure and verify that no person is a member of more than one political party and notify the Commission of his findings;

(g) Investigate complaints received under this Act; and

(h) Perform such other functions as may be conferred by this Act or any other written law.

Across our Regional Offices, the ORPPKenya team joined stakeholders to mark Customer Service Week 2026 under the theme “...
05/10/2026

Across our Regional Offices, the ORPPKenya team joined stakeholders to mark Customer Service Week 2026 under the theme “The Extra Mile.”

The engagements provided an opportunity to reflect on customer experience, celebrate milestones, strengthen stakeholder relations and gather feedback on ways to enhance public service delivery.

The regional sessions underscored the importance of customer feedback in informing decision-making, improving interventions, strengthening accountability and shaping responsive services. The adoption of the Customer Experience Management System (CEMS) was also recognised for enhancing reporting and accountability.

Stakeholders from institutions including KNCHR, IPOA, ODPC, CAJ, MCK, NCIC, IEBC, EACC, TVETA, KVDA, Kenya News Agency, Child Welfare Services, HFCB Nyeri, as well as civil society, student and political party representatives, joined the various engagements.

The celebrations reaffirmed ORPP’s commitment to going “The Extra Mile” by delivering quality, responsive and people-centred services, while recognising the officers and stakeholders who contribute to the effective delivery of the Office’s mandate.

Today, the ORPPKenya team at Headquarters and across the Regional Offices convened to mark Customer Service Week, an opp...
05/10/2026

Today, the ORPPKenya team at Headquarters and across the Regional Offices convened to mark Customer Service Week, an opportunity to exchange insights on improving customer experience, reflect on service delivery, and celebrate one another for our continued dedication to service excellence.

Registrar of Political Parties, J.C. Lorionokou, expressed appreciation to the team and emphasized the need to cultivate a positive culture and attitude towards customer service.

“We must rethink how we serve our customers and continuously seek ways to improve service delivery. We must utilise the systems available to us, provide feedback on every communication, ensure quality service, and regularly review our processes, departmental roles and tasks to address challenges that may arise during service delivery.”

He underscored that customer service is fundamentally a human experience, requiring a shared understanding of processes across departments to ensure seamless and synergised service delivery.

Assistant Registrar, CS Agatha Wahome, reaffirmed ORPP’s commitment to being accessible, clear in communication, responsive to feedback and attentive to the evolving expectations of its stakeholders.

“We are yet to attain perfection; therefore, we must work towards customer delight. We should not ignore warnings or feedback from our customers. We must understand our priorities, use the available communication systems effectively and, most importantly, act first.”

The session provided an opportunity for the team to reflect on areas for improvement and commit to renewed efforts towards effective, responsive and people-centred service delivery.

The session was coordinated by the Corporate Communication Department.

Thank you for the honour to serve you.Your continued feedback including recent engagements on registration political par...
03/10/2026

Thank you for the honour to serve you.

Your continued feedback including recent engagements on registration political parties is valued.

Such forms part of continuous service delivery reviews including addressing gaps in the ORPPKenya statutory, regulatory and policy framework.

The Registrar, J.C. Lorionokou, this morning ORPPKenya, HQ, officially issued a Full Registration certificate to the Uni...
02/10/2026

The Registrar, J.C. Lorionokou, this morning ORPPKenya, HQ, officially issued a Full Registration certificate to the United Patriotic Movement (UPM) Party, which was pending collection by party authorized founding members.The certificate had been processed by 26th June 2026

The Registrar urged the party officials to live by the expectations of Kenyans as per the party ideals and work towards strictly adhering to fast-approaching deadlines on various submissions requirements by parties intending to participate in the 2027 general election.

"Part of protecting democracy sustainability of your party. As founding members, the responsibility is sorely on you to govern your party to transcend generations. You have the duty to amicably resolve conflicts/ disputes as they arise. Amidst conflict, you can't serve the people", said the Registrar as he assured of ORPPKenya continued guidance and objective processing of all party matters within the law.

The Deputy Director Registration department Locha Erukudi highlighted key compliance issues including timelines to the general election as recently issued by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) and subsequently by ORPPKenya .He reminded of the statutory requirements for political parties to present candidates for general elections within two consequent elections, failure to which they risk deregistration.

The ORPPKenya officials present, guided the founding members on a range of requirements such as on data /membership management within data/access to information protection laws; declaration of assets and liabilities;conflict management; engagement on progressive politics; meaningful involvement of party officials and members on processes for inclusivity among other governance and operational issues, to which the founders appreciated and committed to abide by with continuous guidance of ORPPKenya.

A select team of , drawn from various departments and field offices, from 28th September to 3rd October 2026, reviewed a...
02/10/2026

A select team of , drawn from various departments and field offices, from 28th September to 3rd October 2026, reviewed assorted materials for capacity building of political parties ahead of 2027.

Among the manuals, booklets, and other reference materials updated were:
-Political Party Election Agents/Candidates
-Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (IDRM),
-Election Boards

The updates were to ensure the materials align with legal, policy, and operational realities and ensure they are relevant, practical, and responsive to the evolving political and electoral landscape, including ORPPKenya gained lessons/experiences from previous and current electoral cycles.

The ORPPKenya-scheduled series of political parties' capacity-building initiatives will better equip the party officials, candidates and agents to understand their roles and responsibilities for meaningful participation in the 2027 election.

The review exercise was coordinated by the Political Parties Capacity Building department under the Compliance Directorate.
The initiative is part of ORPPKenya equipping political parties with the necessary capacities and competences and setting out appropriate structures for the exercise of citizens' political rights through parties' participation in elections.

We take note and appreciate the wide range of feedback through varied platforms on the LINDA Mwananchi Movement particu...
02/10/2026

We take note and appreciate the wide range of feedback through varied platforms on the LINDA Mwananchi Movement particulars' reservation, which has been subject to consideration.

Here is the summary of next steps towards resolution of the matter herewith as now determined by the Court.

In today's early morning coversation of the Registrar, J.C Lorionokou K24 TV "The ORPPKenya is intentional to strictly f...
01/10/2026

In today's early morning coversation of the Registrar, J.C Lorionokou K24 TV

"The ORPPKenya is intentional to strictly follow the law and ensure inclusivity in handling all its registration and compliance processes. Our responsibility is to safeguard and promote citizens' political rights of all as granted in Art. 38 of the Constitution, essential for the growth of democracy",

On latest court development on reservation of Linda Mwananchi party particulars, the Registrar assured that Office will follow to court decision within the 7-day review period given and accordingly guide the bona fide applicants.

"Registration is a continuous process. However, only fully registered and compliant parties are allowed by law to participate in elections including the 2027 general election, whose raft of submissions/review by ORPP have commenced. https://orpp.or.ke/document/salient-processes-and-timelines-for-the-10th-august-2027-general-election-as-drawn-from-the-political-parties-act-cap-7d-and-elections-act-cap-7/

The Registrar guided and responded to audience feedback on a wide range of topical issues including requirements for registration, compliance processes and ORPPKenya in place safeguards in the management of political party membership including digital platforms https://orpp.or.ke/online-services-2/

The Registrar of Political Parties, J.C. Lorionokou, will feature on K24 TV's PoliTalks for a conversation on Political ...
01/10/2026

The Registrar of Political Parties, J.C. Lorionokou, will feature on K24 TV's PoliTalks for a conversation on Political Parties & the Law, exploring the legal and regulatory framework governing political parties in Kenya.

Thursday, 1 October 2026
8:00 AM

Registrar of Political Parties J.C Lorionokou is participating in the International IDEA webinar “Coordinating for Peace...
30/09/2026

Registrar of Political Parties J.C Lorionokou is participating in the International IDEA webinar “Coordinating for Peace: Electoral Management Bodies and Security Forces in West African Elections,” focusing on strengthening coordination for peaceful elections and democratic governance.

30 September 2026 | 4:00–5:30 PM (EAT)

The Registrar, today, issued Full Registration Certificates to two political parties-the Nationalists Patriotic Party (N...
29/09/2026

The Registrar, today, issued Full Registration Certificates to two political parties-the Nationalists Patriotic Party (NP) and Vision for Development Alliance (VIDA), while the Democratic Development Party of Kenya (DEK) and Kenya Liberation Movement (KELMO) were issued with Provisional Registration Certificates.
The joint issuance, at ORPPKenya was witnessed by founding members of the respective four parties.

The Registrar of Political Parties, J.C. Lorionokou, guided for full compliance of the parties to laid down legal requirements while underscoring his continued call for sustainable and well-governed parties.

“As founding members and new entrants, you add value in expanding an avenue for Kenyans to enjoy their political rights and meaningful participation, choosing from a wide breath of ideologies and democratic principles that each party profess,” called the Registrar.

The Assistant Registrar, Registration and Field Services Coordination, CPA Florence Birya, emphasised the importance of political parties remaining anchored in clear ideologies and democratic principles to offer citizens choices of political engagements. She advised the new fully registration start off their 2027 election preparations within the strict timelines and requirements already issued.

Deputy Director, Registration Department, Locha Erukudi, while commending the parties on attaining their respective stages of registration, noting that the issuance of the certificates marks an important milestone in their participation in Kenya’s political and electoral processes as he assured Office support and guidance in the next processes as the technical teams guided on various aspects of compliance to the parties founders.

The party officials appreciated ORPP’s guidance and coordination throughout the registration process and engaged the technical team on key issues relating to compliance and the operations of their respective political parties.

Fully Registered Political Parties are now 101 and Provisionally Registered Political Parties are now 38.

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Lions Place, 1st Floor Karuna Close, Waiyaki Way, Westlands P. O. BOX 1131
Westlands
00606

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+254772281357

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