The ORPP sensitized the 48 political parties currently qualifying for allocation of the Political Parties Fund on for FY 2024/2025. The engagement was aimed at building capacity for prudent utilization of the funds for the intended purposes under the Political Parties Act, 2011 (PPA).
Parties were guided on the development and submission of work plans and other compliance requirements prior to funds disbursement.
“This Fund is helpful for political parties mainly in promoting party activities. All the parties should have programmes for their county and other grassroots units. However, pending compliance issues must be fulfilled before concerned parties make new applications,” guided the Registrar, Ann Nderitu while speaking during the forum.
The Registrar assured the party officials of continuous and tailor-made capacity building sessions and support of the Office of the Auditor General and other government agencies in guiding proper utilization and accountability of the funds as per the law.
Assistant Registrar, CPA Florence Birya called for involvement of SIGs programs in promoting good governance and accountability.
Section 25 of the PPA outlines; 70% of the Fund reference to the total number of votes secured in the preceding election; 15% proportionately on the number of elected Special Interest Groups (SIGs); 10% based on the total number of representatives elected and 5% for Administration of the Fund by ORPP.
The session was coordinated by ORPP Finance department with support of a section of other departments.