Inclusion to enhance enriched systems in the country

By Nandwa Hope

Lion Place Nairobi, Kenya; March, 6, 2019.

Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) will be participating in the People’s Dialogue Festival slated from the 7th-9th March 2019 at the National Museum. The workshop dubbed PDF  is an initiative between the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) and Political Parties.The three day workshop is meant to provide opportunity for actors to broaden platforms for dialogue between voting citizens, political and opinion leaders, unpack and reflect on the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and build consensus around fundamental reforms in Kenya.

In addition, focus will also be to strengthen linkages between leaders and the led to collectively foster Kenya's democratic culture as well as bring together youthful engagement in various levels. The Dialogue will comprise key actors from political and civic actors, religious leaders, trade unions, professional bodies, media, academia, students, youth organizations, women movement, CMD-Kenya partners, diplomatic community, private sector, and ordinary citizens.

At the end, the workshop is aimed at promoting public participation in national development, social cohesion, and enabling prosperity: appreciation for national dialogue processes. Increased awareness of the importance to balance the use of political competition and cooperation for sustainable democratic development and for providing meaningful choices to citizens defined roadmap among political leaders on key reforms for stabilizing Kenya's political landscape.

The workshop brings together stakeholders from: Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD),Danish Liberal Democracy Programme (DLSP),Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA) ,Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) ,Siasa Place (SP),Kenya Young Parliamentarian Association (KYPA),Youth Agenda,Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, National Youth Council, Kenya National Debate Council, Bunge La Mwananchi,Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and National Assembly representatives.

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Ms Ann Njeri Nderitu appointed as acting Registrar of Political Parties

By Lucy Kemunto

Lion Place Nairobi, Kenya; August,15,2018.

Ms Ann Njeri Nderitu was officially appointed as the Acting Registrar of Political Parties on 10^th Agust 2018.  Prior to her secondment to head ORPP in acting capacity, Ms Ann Nderitu was working with The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as manager in charge of electoral training.

The newly appointed Registrar of Political Parties takes over from the long-serving head Ms Lucy Ndungu who has now moved to the Commission on Administrative Justice as a commissioner.

Former Registrar of Political Parties, Ms Lucy Ndungu, officially handed over to the newly appointed Registrar on 15^th August 2018, at the ORPP board room where she was also officially introduced to the senior management staff.

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Newly appointed Registrar of Political Parties official introduction to Political Parties Secretary Generals & Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC)

By Lucy Kemunto

Lions Place Nairobi, Kenya; August,27,2018.

The Out-going Registrar of Political Parties Ms Lucy Ndungu, now member of the Commission of Administrative Justice, called for a meeting with all the Secretary Generals of Political Parties and the Political Parties Liaison Committee in order to introduce the newly appointed Registrar of Political Parties, Ms Ann Njeri Nderitu.

The meeting was held at Silver Springs Hotel on 27^th August 2018. Ms Lucy Ndungu gave a brief history of The Office of The Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) and how the office came to be independent.

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“ORPPs history cannot be overlooked, let’s keep the history and value the fact that Kenyans are resilient, and we can make it, no matter how difficult the situation is.” – Ms Lucy Ndungu

Thereafter, Ms Ann Nderitu gave a brief history of her professional experience and her agenda which is to strengthen political parties and promote an inclusive and viable democratic multi-party system in Kenya.

“Regardless of the situation, I will work with commitment, diligence, and passion. The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is looked unto by many stakeholders to shape the politics of the country. It is only prudent that we work with energy and passion to shape that view so that people can look unto us and and what we are doing to come up with a situation where democracy continually grows and facilitate the process of democracy” – Ms Ann Nderitu

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