Political Parties Registration

Facilitating the registration process for political parties involves creating a streamlined and
transparent system that ensures all parties comply with the necessary legal requirements and
uphold integrity standards.

Facilitating the registration process for political parties involves creating a streamlined and
transparent system that ensures all parties comply with the necessary legal requirements and
uphold integrity standards. This process includes the development of clear guidelines and criteria for registration, the provision of comprehensive support to new political entities, and the maintenance of a public register of political parties. The goal is to promote a fair and democratic environment by ensuring that all political parties, regardless of size or influence, have equal opportunity to participate in the political process.

PROCESS FOR REGISTRATION

1. Submission Requirements: Section 19(1)

2. Schedule of Members Section 19(2)

The application must be:

  • Submitted to: the Registrar
  • Form: in the prescribed form (PPI 1 Form)
  • Fee: accompanied by the prescribed fee

It must include:

  • (a) The proposed name of the political party.
  • (b) The proposed symbol of the political party, in colored representation.
  • (c) The names and details of the executive office holders.
  • (d) The party’s constitution, manifesto, policies, and strategies.
  • (e) The signatures of both the President and Secretary of the political party.

Must also include a Schedule of Members:

  • Form: In the prescribed form (PPI Form 2)
  • Must contain at least 250 members
    • All must be registered voters under the National Parliament Electoral Provisions Act (Cap.87)
  • Must be certified by the Electoral Commission confirming that the members are duly registered voters.

3. Registrar’s Review (Section 19(3)

  • The Registrar will inspect the application
  • The Registrar may require:
  • Corrections to the application
  • Additional information or documents needed to complete the application

4. Summary of Key Steps:

  • Complete the application form, pay the fee.
  • Include all required information: name, symbol, leaders, constitution, manifesto, policies, and strategies.
  • Attach a list of 250+ certified members who are registered voters.
  • Submit to the Registrar, who may ask for further clarification or corrections.