Three political parties have notified the public of intended changes to their leadership structures, party constitutions, and headquarters.
In a Gazette notice dated October 9, 2026, issued by the Registrar of Political Parties and Chief Executive Officer, J. C. Lorionokou, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), Kenya Moja Movement Party, and the People’s Renaissance Movement announced changes to the structures, constitutions, and headquarters.
Under the Political Parties Act (Cap. 7D), the public may submit written representations or objections within seven days.
According to the Registrar of Political Parties, the public can make inquiries through the Registrar’s Offices.
“Any person with written submissions concerning the intended changes by the political party shall, within seven (7) days from the date of this publication, make their written submissions to the Registrar of Political Parties. Further enquiries can be made through the Registrar’s Offices, P.O. Box 1131–00606, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, 4th Floor from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.,” CEO Lorionokou directed.
NEDP Party Leadership and Executive Changes
NEDP notified the public on October 5 of its intention to make changes to its party officials under Section 20(1)(c) of the Political Parties Act.
Following the changes, Ruth Suuta Moonka is listed as the second party leader in charge of programs.
Anthony Manyara is the fourth deputy party leader responsible for elections and political outreach.
John Muchai Nyamu is named national chairperson, with George Omollo Ngasi, Graham Katana and Salim Ali Mwadumbo as deputy national chairpersons.
On the party’s secretariat, Onchari Oyieyo is listed as secretary-general. At the same time, NEDP named Michael Bramwell Ochieng, Tony Musyoka Timothy, and Laura Mwende as deputy secretaries-general handling operations, membership recruitment, and compliance, respectively.
Nancy Muthami is the national treasurer, supported by deputy treasurers Elizabeth Akinyi Achieng, Wanyanga Kenedy, and Amal Said Ndoro.
The notice also identifies officials for the party’s women, youth, and persons with disabilities leagues, along with the executive director, Omar Faruk Maalim.
Several NEDP positions remain vacant, including party leader, first deputy party leader, third deputy party leader, national organizing secretary, and national women league chairlady and deputy chairperson for persons with disabilities.
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Seven Official Changes at Kenya Moja Movement
In Gazette Notice No. 16171, dated October 2, 2026, Kenya Moja Movement Party announced changes to seven party positions.
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru will become the party leader, replacing Steven Kariuki, while Geoffrey Nzoka will become deputy party leader, replacing Petronilla Njeri.
Other changes include Rose Mbugua replacing John Ochieng as deputy chairperson and Mercy Kimeu taking over as deputy secretary-general from Simon Nzioki.
Isaack Abok was named the new youth league chairperson, replacing Charles Mbindyo, while Petronilla Njeri is the women league chairperson, replacing Mercy Kimeu.
Jerusha Maingi Chepsat is the incoming executive director, replacing Joseph Njiru.
People’s Renaissance Movement Changes Headquarters and Constitution
The People’s Renaissance Movement published Gazette Notice No. 16172 dated September 30, 2026, notifying the public of intended changes to its constitution, headquarters and party officials.
Among the changes, the party announced it would move from its former headquarters at River Bank Court, Kileleshwa, Nairobi, to Riara Gardens, off Riara Road, Lavington, Nairobi.
The notice also announces an intended change to the party constitution and lists its interim officials.
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Current Interim Officials
Secretary-General: Antony Samba Buluma
Deputy Secretary-General: Emmanuel Sarabhai
National Chairperson: Teddy Ngumbao Mwambire
National Deputy Chairperson: Paul Mutungi Kalungu
National Organizing Secretary: Jean Njeri Njoroge
National Deputy Organizing Secretary: Doufold Ndenga Livanze
National Treasurer: Sebastian Vitalis Odanga
National Deputy Treasurer: Margaret Sesi
National Chairperson, Women League: Patricia Kagendo Njeru
Director of Campaigns: Malyun Abdi Farah
National Chairperson—Youth League: Sophie Njehia Mugure
National Chairperson—PWD League: Senator Ambrose Lasoy
Secretary, Legal and Constitutional Affairs: Brian Toy Onyango
Executive Director: Geoffrey Shimanyula
Director of Elections: Vacant
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