Political aspirants and party strategists in Kenya are setting the stage for a highly contested electoral race as the country inches closer to the 2027 general election.
Three new political formations are emerging to challenge the status quo, having formally applied for provisional registration.
The applications, submitted to the Registrar of Political Parties under Section 5(2)(a) of the Political Parties Act (No. 11 of 2011), were announced in a gazette notice dated Saturday, January 4.
Consequently, the registrar Ann Nderitu has invited members of the public for comments, issuing a seven-day window.
“Any person with written submissions concerning the registration of the above political parties shall within seven (7) days from the date of this publication deposit them with the Registrar of Political Parties,” the notice read in part.
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Details of the New Parties
The first political party has been named the Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA)
The Party colours are Yale Blue, Gold, and Red, and the symbol of the political party is The Gate.
Slogan: “Build Economy, Better Life”
Among the listed founding members include Inga Stephen Lekukuat, Wambui Lucy Wanjiru, and Keloi William Saingeo, among others.
The second party is called the Kenya United Generation Party (KUG).
Party colours according to the notice are Green, Brown, and Blue, with an Infinity Circle as the party symbol.
Slogan: “Equality for All Generations”
The listed founding members include Jared Nyabuto Nyakenyanya, Sammy Mwangaa Mutwanywa, and Sharon Jepkorir, among others.
Additionally, the Registrar of Political Parties announced the application of The Future Party (TFP).
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The party colours include Luminous Green, White, and Navy Blue. The party has also played for the registration of the Lotus Flower as the party symbol.
Slogan: “Tuvuke Pamoja”
The founding members include Mercy Chibiyi, Bernard Mutic, and Diana Ikemunto, among others.
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Registration of Political Parties
The registration of a political party in Kenya involves two stages: provisional registration followed by full registration.
To begin, an applicant convenes a founding members’ meeting to determine key party details, including the name, symbol, colours, and constitution. After this, a Ksh500 fee is paid to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to activate a name search on the ORPP portal.
The application must include signed minutes of the founding meeting, the party name (or abbreviation, if applicable), and a constitution that complies with legal requirements. Additionally, a request for symbol registration and adherence to the Code of Conduct must be submitted, along with the prescribed fee.
The Registrar examines the application and documents within 30 days to determine eligibility for provisional registration.
Upon approval, the applicant pays Ksh100,000 to receive a provisional registration certificate. A party must then apply for full registration within 180 days of provisional registration.
The full registration process requires a written application signed by an authorized party official, which is vetted under conditions set by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
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