On 16th October 2025, at  ORPP HQ , Nairobi, the Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, issued provisional registration certificates to five (5) political parties. The parties were-The Economic Pillars Alliance (TEPA); The Economic Alliance Party(EPA); Kenya Liberation Movement (KELMO); Accountability and Transparency Party (APA) and Achievement Party of Kenya (ACPOK). Presiding the session of issuance, […]

On 15th October 2025, the ORPP, with the support of the Oslo Centre, convened and conducted an engagement with National Police Service (NPS) County Commanders. They were sensitized on ORPP’s mandate with a focus on its part in elections as well as ways to foster ORPP-NPS collaboration to execute the two bodies’ distinct roles in

The ORPP, convened and spearheaded discussions of the Political Parties National Steering Committee in a meeting, 5th to 8th October 2025, Kenya School of Government, Embu. Key matters on deliberations were review and adoption of the Committee for the FY 2025/2026 budget and work plan, among other plans. The Assistant Registrar, Ali Abdullahi, appreciated the

On 12th October 2025, the ORPP team convened  at HQ in celebration of the Customer Service Week to exchange customer improvement insights and celebrate one another for their dedication to service excellence. The then Registrar, Sophia Sitati expressed gratitude to the team, emphasizing that staff must adopt a positive culture and attitude. “Have a good understanding of all

The ORPP Annual report is a policy statement that demonstrates Office accountability and stewardship of resources and expectations of stakeholders .The 2024/2025 Annual report is the last report to the retired ORPP 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. “The 2024/2025 annual report is the ORPP story of institutional capacities, systems and impactful intervention the Office has mandate for

The ORPP fraternity on 13th October, held multi-heartly sessions in a day, to warmly welcome the newly inaugurated Registrar, Mr. John Cox Lorionokou and Assistant Registrar,CS Agatha Wahome. The events were: Oath of Office at Supreme Court Official handover Engagement with staff HQ office tour  The handover and luncheon provided an opportunity for staff to

The ORPP held an induction workshop for the new staff and interns from 22nd to 27th September, 2025 at the Kenya School of Government, Embu. The induction had been preceded by an initial orientation conducted to staff on  their reporting. It aimed at deepening their understanding of ORPP’s mandate as contained in it’s establishing laws,

The ORPP organised and conducted a training to members of political parties’ Election Boards ahead of the by-elections scheduled for November 27, 2025 on September 22,2025 at Kenya School of Government, Kabete. The meeting, jointly organized by the Compliance/Capacity Building and Legal & Advisory departments, aimed to build the capacity of Election Board members while

September 4, 2025: The ORPP hosted a Legal Reform Working Group at ORPP HQ to consolidate legal reforms, towards amendment to the Political Parties Act (PPA) and attendant regulations. The Working Group is convened by ORPP with representatives from team of ORPP, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT), Judicial Committee

The office of Registrar of Political Parties  Machakos-based team, on 21st  September 2025, joined stakeholders to commemorate Peace Day celebrations under the global theme-“ACT Now for a Peaceful World, in Tseikuru, Kitui County The team represented ORPP in the Peace walk and contributions to sporting activities promoting peace in the region, long hit by border-related