Audit Team Sits to Review Financials Ahead of Final Submission to Relevant Authorities

Audit Committee with ORPP Management held review sessions for FY 2021/22 financial statements on 16 &17th September 2022. The statements demonstrate the ORPP's utilization of allocated resources for the period under review including pre-2022 general election activities accomplished.

"The Office is glad for its impactful contribution through programmes implemented in the period. We are appreciative of the continued support from government and oversight role of the Audit Committee, resulting to Office's unqualified audit reports in the last 4 years", affirmed the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, CBS, while opening the session.

The review is part of the Audit Committee's oversight role and ORPP's commitment in line with principles of good corporate governance.

ORPP team with Audit Committee in one of the review sessions

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ORPP Conducts Election Monitoring for Re-scheduled Polls

Teams of Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) conducted the last round of its general election monitoring from 28th to 31st August 2022 for eight (8) elective positions; two(2) gubernatorial, four (4) for Member of National Assembly and two (2) for Member of County Assembly.

The election was held on the 29th August, 2022 following postponement and scheduling of the date of the election by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced vide Kenya Gazette notices.

Areas contained in an IEBC’s published in a Special Issue of Kenya Gazette notice no. 9948, Vol. CXXIV- No. 169 of 23rd August, 2022 were Mombasa and Kakamega for gubernatorial; Kitui Rural, Kacheliba, Pokot South and Rongai (Members of National Assembly); Nyaki West and Kwa Njenga Wards for Members of County Assemblies.

Teams comprising of a section of staff from the headquarters, joined their counterparts in the regions and complemented by the County/ Constituency Monitors in the monitoring of exercise segmented into pre- polling activities, polling, counting and tallying and eventual declaration of results. The outcomes of each were relayed real-time for consolidation using now in place ORPP’s election monitoring mobile application.

Preliminary reports from the different areas on location indicated smooth running across the areas through the planning, voting and declaration of winners save for low turn out that marred most of the areas. Teams also camped at respective tallying centres to witness the announcement of the winners.

Some of the voters being guided on procedure of voting Pokot West constituencies and Nyaki West ward of Imenti North, Meru County

In the contest, political parties candidates carried the day with only one independent candidate clinching an MCA seat in Kwa Njenga ward of Embakasi South Constituency.Declared winners by respective IEBC’s returning officers  included Abdulswamad Nassir (Governor, Mombasa); Fernandes Odinga Barasa (Kakamega), both of the Orange Democratic Movement Party; Titus Lotee Kacheliba Con stituency) of Kenya Union Party (KUP) was declared the winner of Kacheliba parliamentary seat in West Pokot County. David Mwalika (Kitui Rural) of Wiper Party, Kenya Union Party (KUP) David Pkosing (Pokot South), parliamentary election; United Democratic Party (UDA) Paul Kibet Chebor (Rongai Constituency) Kirima Kimondo (Nyaki West ward) and; Francis Kiragu Kimondo Independent candidate for Kwa Njenja ward also won the elections respectively.

Declaration of Abdulswamad Nassir has the governor elect for Mombasa county

“It was a tight race as I was competing against 16 candidates in the race. I attribute my win to the electorates un wavering trust in me and my political support and commit to work with all that leaders in the ward including those lost in this race”, noted the MCA-elect, Kirima Mubichi accompanied his counterparts UDA’s elected leaders and party officials at the Kaaga Constituency Tallying centre after being declared the winner.

The ORPP monitoring exercise follows a successful country-wide for the polls held in 9th August, 2022 that has generated insights critical for subsequent policy direction.

Nyaki West MCA elect, Kirima Mubichi after being declared the winner

During this period exercise, a number of independent local and international observers were witnessed that included the national and local-based media, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, National Gender and Equality Commission, European Union among others.

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Registrar Counsels Women in Politics in a Post- Poll Appraisal Forum

Registrar Ann Nderitu, CBS highlighted political parties' structures that buttress women to contribute and shape the county's political leadership. "Women leaders must actively involve themselves at the helm of party activities such as policy-making processes, management of party affairs, membership mobilization, and other leadership responsibilities," noted the Registrar speaking in the forum.

Participants appreciated the increase of women's representation in 2022 polls in non-affirmative action seats compared to 2017 but noted shortfalls in attaining the Constitutional 1/3 threshold.

The forum was aimed at identifying and providing recommendations as interventions to upscale women in political and other realms of leadership.

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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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