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🇰🇪 Step-by-Step Process to Register a Political Party in Kenya

1. Form a Founding Team

You’ll need at least:

• A founding committee of at least 1000 members drawn from at least 24 counties.
• Each founding member must be a registered voter.

2. Reserve a Party Name

• Propose three names (in order of preference).
• Apply to the Registrar of Political Parties to reserve a name.
• The Registrar will check if it’s unique and not similar to an existing party or offensive.
• Once approved, the name is reserved for 90 days.

3. Apply for Provisional Registration

Submit the following to the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP):

• Duly filled Form PPA 1 (Application for Provisional Registration)
• The party constitution
• Party manifesto
• List of founding members (with names, ID numbers, voter numbers, signatures, and counties)
• Party symbol, colours, and logo
• Physical address, postal address, and contacts
• Minutes of the founding meeting (showing party officials were elected)
• Application fee (usually Ksh. 500,000)

If all is in order, the Registrar issues a Provisional Certificate of Registration, valid for 180 days (6 months).

4. Build County Structures

During the 180 days, the party must:

• Recruit at least 1000 registered members in at least 24 counties.
• Establish functional offices in those counties.

5. Apply for Full Registration

Submit:

• Evidence of county presence (membership lists, office leases, photos)
• Updated list of national and county officials
• Audited financial statement
• Copies of national IDs and voter cards for verification
• Proof of compliance with the Political Parties Act and Constitution

If satisfied, the ORPP grants a Full Registration Certificate.

6. Post-Registration Requirements

Once fully registered:

• You can nominate candidates for elections (after registering with the IEBC).
• Must submit annual returns, financial statements, and maintain transparency.
• Must adhere to gender, youth, and persons with disabilities inclusion.
• Comply with Political Parties Fund (PPF) requirements for possible funding.

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📘 Tips

• Choose a distinct ideology or value — not just tribal or regional identity.
• Craft a clear constitution and manifesto to guide governance.
• Maintain transparency in funding to avoid deregistration.
• Consider youth and inclusivity to qualify for state funding and public trust.