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Promising prospects in Africa’s regulation of political parties as @ORPPKenya convenes the 2nd formal conference of the proposed African Association of Political Party Regulatory Authorities (AAPPRA), 27th to 29th April 2026 in Nairobi. The conference brought together  Registrars of Political Parties in Kenya, Malawi, and Sierra Leone. The engagement seeks to formally establish a joint […]

“We withstood many storms and made many feats. I celebrate the staff for always going beyond the call of duty. I take pride in the contribution of democracy and democracy in political parties in Kenya and the globe,” Proud, remarkable and memorable moments as ORPP fraternity convened to honour and celebrate the indefatigable service of

On  1st April 2026, ORPP appeared before the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC), spotlighting the Office’s role in elections and budget support to effectively undertake election-related programmes. “We have to collaborate as electoral-related bodies even as we together confront challenges that befall elections and better deliver services to the citizens,” said J.C.

The ORPP on March 5th 2026, on its gender inclusion agenda, joined multiple stakeholders in their collegiate call to accelerate gender equality in political leadership at Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), Two-Thirds Gender Principle Scorecard Conference in Nairobi. The Registrar, J.C. Lorionokou, graced the occasion themed “Rights. Justice. Action for All Women and Girls

The ORPP participated in the 8th edition of The People Dialogue Festival (PDF), joining a breadth of high-profile delegates, stakeholders, exhibitors, and citizens at the annual Fair, courtesy of the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD). The ORPP is participating in the March 4th to 7th, as guest speakers, panellists, and also exhibiting its services at

The Registrar of Political Parties, J.C. Lorionokou, on 30th March, represented ORPP at the official launch of the Nationwide Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise held at Shimoni Village – Old Jetty Grounds in Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County. During the event, the Registrar commended the initiative, noting that it plays a critical role in

16 March 2026:  ORPP appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAC) to present its memorandum and deliberate on its submission of views on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2025. During the session, the Office supported the Bill given that it is tailored towards achieving the

On March 10, 2026, ORPP submitted its additional budget requirements to cater for critical underfunded programmes in FY 2025/2026 for consideration by the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC), at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. The session was part of Governance, Justice, Law and Order (GJLO) entities’ submissions to JLAC under Supplementary Estimates No. 1

The ORPP took part in a political actors roundtable multi-stakeholder Dialogue Forum in Nairobi by NIMD to collectively lay youth-inspired strategies for social justice and better governance in political and electoral processes. In a panel session during the forum, the Registrar of Political Parties, J.C. Lorionokou, commended the rising number of youth engaging in political

Imagine Micaeli, an experienced graduate who has just secured a new job with a handsome salary. For a moment, she felt like she had finally made it. But three months later, when she checked her bank account, she realized she was more stressed than when she was still searching for a job. She had done