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We check with the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) that you can join. It takes a few seconds.

About you

As written on your national ID.

Where to reach you

So your branch can welcome you.

Check and confirm

Almost done. Make sure everything is right.

Your details are private and protected.

Membership

Add your name

Any Kenyan, eighteen or older, at home or in the diaspora. It takes one minute.

How you join

*509#

Works on any phone, with no internet.

Already registered? Pay membership

Register by phone

Three steps

1

Dial *509#

Dial *509# and choose to register as a new member. The same menu lets you check status or resign.

2

Enter your ID

Type your National ID or passport number, then the party code PPK.

3

Confirm the OTP

An OTP comes to your phone. Enter it and you are registered.

Also on ippms.orpp.or.ke or eCitizen. To resign manually, send written notice to your party and to ORPP with a copy of your ID.

*509# is the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties service. Standard network rates apply.

Who can join

Four conditions

Open irrespective of colour, creed, gender or race.

Article 5.1, party constitution

  • A Kenyan citizen aged eighteen or above.
  • Holding a national identification document.
  • Prepared to abide by the party constitution and the rules made under it.
  • Subscribes to the code of conduct and the pledge of commitment.

What it costs

Five tiers, one vote

Every member has the same rights. The higher tiers are contributions, and two are conditions for holding particular offices.

MembershipFee (KSh)Notes
OrdinaryMost join here 200 Renewable every year. Full membership rights.
Bronze 25,000 One-off contribution above the annual fee.
Silver 50,000 One-off contribution above the annual fee.
Gold 75,000 Required of anyone holding the office of Party Leader.
Life 100,000 Paid once. Required of anyone appointed a party Trustee.
  • Special interest groups may pay a reduced fee, or none at all, on approval of the National Executive Committee.
  • Fees are set by the National Executive Committee and may change.
  • No official is authorised to collect fees outside the channels published on this website.

Both ways

Rights and duties

Set out in Articles 5.5 and 5.6.

You are entitled to

  • Take part in every party activity and meeting.
  • Take part in shaping, debating and implementing party policy.
  • Inspect the constitution, register, manifesto and audited accounts on written request.
  • Vie for party office, and apply for nomination to any elective seat.

You agree to

  • Uphold the aims, policies and programmes of the party.
  • Observe discipline and the party code of conduct.
  • Register as a voter and take part in electoral processes.
  • Do not promote the policies or interests of another party.
  • Pay the prescribed fees and support the party for a good cause.

Before you decide

Leaving, honestly

Better to read this now than to find out later.

Article 5.7, party constitution

  • You may resign at any time, by letter to the Secretary General or through the USSD code.
  • Resignation is voluntary and fees already paid are not refundable.
  • Registering with another party, or campaigning for one, counts as resigning automatically.
  • Your details are held in the membership register and kept up to date continuously.

Vying for office

Aspirants, this way

Ward, constituency, county or national. Put your name, your seat and your ground on the list. Declaring also registers you as a member.

Declare for a seat

Questions first?

Call the office

0793 606 379, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Aspirants Forum30 Oct, 8:00 am Download aspirant card