Call for enhanced advocacy for better representation of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in the election was said to be key in addressing shortfalls of SIGs' optimal participation in elective politics. This came to the fore today during ELOG's convened post 2022 general symposium. Speaking in the forum, Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu appreciated gains such as legal provisions for inclusion of SIGs in the governing bodies of political parties.
"Going forward, ORPP will initiate civic engagements activities in order to achieve as part of recalibrating change in society"', Registrar noted.
Kenya's patriarchal culture and high social capital in the political contest were identified as pertinent factors for women's exclusion in elective positions and politics.
Registrar address Special Interest Group (SIGs) held on 2nd December, 2022 in Nairobi.
The deliberations were preceded by launch of the Electoral Observation Report which provides insights of SIGs participation in the August, 2022 general election.
ORPP presided over the elections of the National Steering Committee under the Political Parties Liaison Committee of Kenya. The election was conducted by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) led by Machakos County Elections Manager, Machakos County on 8th November 2022 Elected to the National Steering Committee were: Evans Misati (Chairperson), Christopher Kilonzo ( Deputy Chairperson), Taabu O.W. Daniels (Secretary); Gerry Owiti (Treasurer); Cinderella Nekesa (Deputy Treasurer); Sellah Atieno Opiyo ( Deputy Secretary); Andrew Njoroge (Organising Secretary) and Isaiah Ndirangu ( Deputy, Organising Secretary).
Preparation for elections of National Steering Committee of Kenya on 8th November 2022 at Machakos county.
Contestants of the National Steering Committee introduce themselves ahead of PPLC elections.
Elected as members of the Committee that considered gender parity (4 male, 4 female) requirements were; Mwerere M. Wamwachai; Ruth Gichovi, Phillipe O. Sadja, Justus Wambutura, Shem Ocharo, Zahra Rashid, Margaret Ndanyi and Moses Gachugi.
A post-2022 general election reflection forum for women in political leadership was held in Nairobi on 10th November 2022. ORPP was deliberate in identifying bottlenecks and championing the necessary support to enhance the participation and inclusion of women in politics.
Registrar gives her speech during post 2022 general election reflection for women in leadership forum on 10th November at Jacaranda hotels, Westlands
"This occasion indicates our aim to help you position your[1]selves the best way possible to attain more elective positions." said the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu while presiding over the Nairobi women candidates forum.
Some of the participants at the post general election reflection for women in leadership forum
Lack of political ideologies, financial constraints, gender insensitivity, lack of structured campaigns, and inadequate support by political parties were identified as some of the key challenges facing women aspirants/candidates in the last polls. The meeting brought together women aspirants who lost in the last elections.
Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) paid a courtesy visit to the Registrar of political Parties at her office on 9th November 2022 on a friendly study visit.
Officials of the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties on 9th November 2022
The Registrar of Political Parties led discussions on civic and political awareness programmes and support of special interest groups in political parties were some areas of possible areas of collaboration coalesced.
Time is rife to uphold National Values and Principles of good governance in politics.
In her keynote address during a multi-agency election review meeting on 10th and 11th November 2022 in Nairobi the Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu called for the citizenry's positive behavior change as a way of the ways of reforming the country's political sphere." We must collectively curb electoral malpractices to restore political decency", said the Registrar and highlighted ORPP’s mile[1]stones in the last elections including legal and ICT reforms, election monitoring among others.
Registrar speaking during a panelist discussion on 11th November 2022 in Nairobi
The meeting convened by Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) comprised of state and non-state actors involved in the 2022 general election monitoring. Kofi Annan Foundation United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF).