A Guide To Political Parties Registration
A Guide To Political Parties Registration
A Guide to
Political Parties
Registration
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Foreword
The Political Parties Act, 2011 is fairly new and its implications for the
governance and management of political parties is not well understood by
political parties, other electoral stakeholders and members of the public. This
publication provides some key information, albeit simplified, about the
contents and application of the law in practice. It is hoped that it will
contribute to better understanding of and compliance with the Act.
This publication has benefited immensely from the support and contribution
of a number of individuals and partners. We would like to thank them all.
Last, we are grateful to the staff at my Office who have worked tirelessly and
with dedication to see the project through.
Lucy K. Ndungu
3. Provisional Registration.....................................................................1
3.1 Name Search...........................................................................1
3.2 Application for Provisional Registration ...............................2
3.3 Documents/Information to Accompany Application for
Provisional Registration:-.......................................................2
3.4 Certificate of Provisional Registration...................................3
3.5 Lapse of Provisional Registration. ..........................................4
3.6 Benefits of Provisional Registration... ....................................4
4. Full Registration..................................................................................4
4.1 Application for Full Registration ...........................................4
4.2 Requirements for Full Registration. .......................................4
4.3 Information to Accompany Application for Full
Registration:- ..........................................................................5
4.4 Withdrawing Application. .......................................................6
4.5 Benefits of Full Registration. ..................................................7
4.6 Certificate of Full Registration..............................7
5. Deregistration......................................................................................7
5.1 Involuntary Deregistration......................................................7
5.2 Voluntary Deregistration.........................................................9
5.3 Consequences of Deregistration.............................................9
5.4 Registration of Deregistered Parties.......................................9
5.5 Suspension of Registration...................................................10
5.6 Consequences of Suspension................................................10
1. General
This guide is a summary of political party registration requirements. This
guide is not a substitution to the Constitution 2010 and the Political Parties
Act 2011, both which stipulates comprehensive legal and other obligations
required of registered political parties.
3. Provisional Registration
The Act specifies the information that must be contained in an application
for provisional registration. The application must be made by authorized
interim officials of the proposed political party and on forms provided by
the Registrar.
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If the party is not eligible for provisional registration, the Registrar will
indicate which requirements have not been met.
4. Full Registration
The Political Parties Act does not define a fully registered political party, but
a party that has provisional registration may apply to be fully registered after
one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of provisional registration.
Any application made after the said period will be time-barred under the
provisions of Section 5(5) of the Political Parties Act, 2011.
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5. Deregistration
A political party may get deregistered or suspended from registration under
certain specific circumstances.
Deregistration may be:
· Involuntary; or
· Voluntary.
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1.1.1 Grounds of Deregistration
The Registrar may deregister a party if the party:
The deregistered party then loses all the advantages of a registered party.
In addition, a political party that is deregistered under this Act shall not:
a) summon a meeting of members or officers of the political party
other than for purposes of winding up the political party or for
purposes of challenging the de-registration of the political party
b) attend or make a person attend a meeting in the capacity of a member
or officer of the political party;
c) publish a notice or advertisement relating to a meeting of the
political party except for purposes of a meeting under paragraph (a);
d) invite persons to support the political party;
e) make a contribution or loan to funds held or to be held by or for the
benefit of the political party or accept a contribution or loan; or
f) give a guarantee in respect of such funds.
Ÿ hold and address public meetings in any area in Kenya for the
purposes of publicising the political party and recruiting members;
Ÿ the protection and assistance of the State security agencies for the
purposes of facilitating peaceful and orderly meetings; and
Ÿ the provision by the State, of fair opportunity to present the political
party's programmes to the public by ensuring equitable access to the
State owned media.
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Office ofPlace
Lion the Registrar ofWaiyaki
1st Floor, PoliticalWay
Parties
Lion Place 1st Floor, Waiyaki Way
P.O Box 1131-00600, Sarit Centre Nairobi Kenya
P.O. Box 1131-00600,
Tel: +254 Sarit Centre Nairobi Kenya
(0)204272000
Tel: +254 (0)204272000