It is adieu to ORPP’s long serving Reckoner

Assistant Accountant General, John Mwai Macharia has exited ORPP service after serving the Office since its establishment. He returns back to his “mother yard” having completed his secondment period in line with para- graph B.33 of the Public Service Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual, 2016 and Guidelines for Secondment in the Public Service,2016.

In his farewell message to staff through Official WhatsApp group ,Macharia appreciated the times shared with ORPP fraternity. “ My time to exit ORPP has come, I wish to convey my gratitude to those who made my stay wonderful. Probably there might have been misunderstanding, it was not intentional but just looking for perfection. I wish ORPP fraternity well in everything you do”, stated his message to staff in part.

John Macharia shares a cake with Registrar of Political Parties. Looking in are; John Macharia receives ORPP information pack from Head of Human Resource, Jacqueline Kosgei (right) Registrar of Political Parties (second right) and Assistant Registrar, Ali A. Surraw (left) on 23rd August, 2022

Staff joined in sending best wishes to him, thanking him for the times and service offered to the Office that for the last half- decade has made strides and reputational mark in the country. Registrar, Ann Nderitu led in the commendations noting of the Macharia’s lead in laying solid foundation for Accounts department from its nascent times. “The Office really appreciates you for setting up the Account systems, spearheading writing of Finance and Accounting Manual and many more.

These efforts have enabled the Office bag two Financial Reporting (FiRe) awards in the last three years. Your good work and talent and faith in God will always create a way for you”, Registrar congratulated. Others echoed the Registrar’s sentiments acknowledging his contribution to the positioning ORPP as a leading public brand in the country. “Thanks for the time we served together … I wish you well and God’s abundant blessings in your future endeavours”, CPA Florence Birya said. His professional counterpart, Joshua Kimulu noting that he had learnt a lot from him. “You are a great person... your work and that of your team is wholeheartedly appreciated, seen and felt”, noted Joshua Ngala. Many more staff wished him well “I wish you well sir”, succinctly capped Victor Matheka.

Prior to his exit, the Registrar and Assistant Registrar, Ali Surraw held consultations and farewell meeting for the seasoned Accountant. Macharia’s service spans many years, during which he has served in different public service capacities.

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Study visit to ORPP on general election preparedness

Deliberations between Registrar, Ann Nderitu, CBS with Regional International Government Organization delegation on a study visit to ORPP took place on 3rd August, 2022.The Registrar talked about ORPP's regulatory model included guidance to political parties for their optimal participation in elections, an effort that had seen 78 political parties field candidates in different elective posts in the 9th August, General Elections shaped the deliberations. A raft of other initiatives such as recently developed parties' Agents training materials and concluded trainings; ORPP's planned general election monitoring exercise from 5th to 10th August 2022 and other insights were also cross-shared.

Separately the Registrar held discussions with Dr. Kabue Chairperson IEBC Inclusion Committee on participation of PWDs in the concluded general elections.

Regional International Government Organization pay a courtesy call to the Registrar of Political Parties in her office on 3rd August, 2022

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Commitment to inclusivity in electoral and governance process a done deal

The Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu joined other players for the launch of the Charter of Inclusion spearheaded by CRAWN Trust organization on 2nd August, 2020 in Nairobi. She outlined the affirmative action ORPP had taken to ensure inclusivity such as; ensuring compliance of the 2/3 gender representation in political parties membership and leadership; Amendments of the Political Parties Act especially section 25 which expands the eligibility of Political Parties to qualify for Political Parties Fund based on the number of Special Interests Groups among others.

Registrar of Political Parties signs the inclusion Charter document at  Desmond Tutu conference center, Westlands Nairobi.

The overall goal of the Charter was to contribute to the building of a just, inclusive and democratic society, founded on an informed and empowered citizenry. In her part,the Registrar termed the Charter as a progressive document which is the right move towards inclusion and equality.

All organizations representatives signed the inclusion Charter document as a commitment to promoting inclusivity in electoral, political and governance process in Kenya.

Officials of CRAWN Trust together with Registrar of Political Parties (Centre) in a group photo at Desmond Tutu conference centre on 2nd August, 2022

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ORPP lauded for contribution in the general election

To firm up plans for different institutional observer missions, Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nder itu, CBS and Assistant Registrars; Ali Surraw and CPA Florence Birya attended high level consultations with The Commonwealth Observer Group.

The Registrar briefed on capacity building of party organs and targeted groups, regular guidance to political parties on the electoral processes, training of party chief Agents, hosting a number of observer mission groups as some key milestones made.

In the polls, ORPP conducted election monitoring from 8th to 12th August, 2022 as one of the lead institutional observers.

Assistant Registrar, Ali A. Surraw (right) Registrar of Political Par ties, Ann Nderitu (second right) pose for a photo with officials of Common Wealth election observers on their visit

A discussion meeting between officials of Common Wealth Election Observers and senior ORPP officials together with Registrar of Political Parties at Serena hotel conference, Nairobi.

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