As part of its commitment to promoting good governance, ORPP continues to sensitize political parties, including their Internal Dispute Resolution Committees (IDRCs).
A two-day training session for the second batch of 23 fully registered political parties took place on March 13-14, 2025.
“IDRMs have played a crucial role in fostering democracy within political parties. Insights from these engagements will help ORPP refine legal reform proposals, especially as we approach the upcoming General Elections. The last elections highlighted gaps in IDRM management, and this training will enhance your skills in mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution,”
said Ali Abdullahi, Assistant Registrar, Regulation and Compliance, during the session.
Mr. Daniel Kinuthia, Director of Compliance, emphasized the importance of dispute resolution in governance: “This training is part of ORPP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen political parties. Functional dispute resolution mechanisms are vital for good governance. I encourage parties to review their constitutions to ensure they include progressive provisions for handling disputes.”
Key Training Areas:
- Common disputes within political parties
- The impact of unresolved disputes on party unity and public perception
- Legal framework governing dispute resolution in Kenya
- Establishment, functions, and procedures of IDRMs
- Alternative dispute resolution techniques
The training, organized by the Compliance Department – Political Parties Capacity Building Section, was facilitated by ORPP officers. It follows a cohort-based approach, with a previous group of political parties trained on December 9-11, 2024.
