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President Ruto appoints John Cox Lorionokou as Registrar of Political Parties
President Ruto appoints John Cox Lorionokou as Registrar of Political Parties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Cox takes over from Ann Nderitu, who served as RPP since 2018 and has now been appointed as a Commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries...

ORPP issues seven conditions to political parties ahead of November by-elections
ORPP issues seven conditions to political parties ahead of November by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The directives issued on Friday, September 19, are aimed at ensuring proper structures, transparency, and adherence to electoral rules before the poll...

Sophia Sitati appointed Acting Registrar of Political Parties following Anne Nderitu’s exit
Sophia Sitati appointed Acting Registrar of Political Parties following Anne Nderitu’s exit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

Sophia Sitati, who previously held the position of Chief State Counsel, is expected to steer the ORPP in advancing democratic governance and political...

Tanzania nullifies Chadema leadership appointments, citing quorum violation
Tanzania nullifies Chadema leadership appointments, citing quorum violation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 13, 2025

Bill to replace Registrar of Political Parties raises concerns over regulatory powers
Bill to replace Registrar of Political Parties raises concerns over regulatory powers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 30, 2025

The Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu, has warned that the proposed change is “fundamentally flawed” and could disrupt the effective regulat...

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