The Office of the Registration of Political Parties (ORPP) has rejected 10 applications for Generation Z party names.
They point out a lack of inclusivity.
The clerk, Anne Nderitu, said the application was in breach of section 91(1)(a)(e) of the Constitution.
Therefore, it could not be approved.
Article 91 of the Constitution states:
Political parties must have a “national character as defined by an act of Parliament.”
Furthermore, it must “respect the right of all people, including minorities and vulnerable groups, to participate in the political process.”
The applicant, Simon Maina Mwangi, sought reservation of the following party names: Gen-Z Movement; Gen-Z National Movement;
Generation Z Alliance Movement, Generation Z Democratic Movement, Generation Z People’s Alliance, Generation Z Unity Movement,
Gen-Z People’s Movement, Gen-Z Political Party, Gen-Z Democratic Party, Gen-Z Alliance Party.
In this connection, a petition has been filed before the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal.
They are aiming to get Nderitu to register the Generation Z Party as an official political organisation.
The petitioner, Mr James Ogega, made the application after the Registrar of Political Parties rejected his request for reservation and registration of the name.
Even though I paid the required fees.
“Three weeks after filing, the appellant received a call on 16 July 2024.
It was said that an officer of the respondent had a letter from the Registrar of Political Parties to be collected.
Read the official court documents.
The ORPP set strict requirements to ensure that new political entities promote inclusivity.
and to represent the interests of all sections of society.
The outcome of this case will be closely watched as it may set a precedent for future political party registration in Kenya.
