The Transition to Devolved Government Act, 2012 and The Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012 were assented to by the President.
Below is the current status of compliance of political parties as at 30th April 2012. Upon the enactment of the Political Parties Act 2011; political parties previously registered reverted to a provisional registration status for a period of six months effective November 2011 until 30th April 2012. By the end of this period, they would apply for full registration after complying with the Act.
Hon. Martha Karua, Chair of Narc-Kenya and one of the few leading women who have declared interest to contest the highest seat in the land- the Presidency, come the next General Election has recorded yet another first by leading her party to attain full registration under the tough Political Parties Act , 2011.
By Frankline Mukwanja
The late Bildad Kaggia, one of Kenya’s most celebrated freedom fighter is reported to have dismissed two young activists who visited him in his twilight years, seeking to know how they could contribute to the achievement of the Mau Mau dream. Kaggia said: “Nyinyi hamna maana (you people are useless). You like good suits and you like seeking high positions regardless of what those positions do to your people. There is nothing you can do.”
CMD-Kenya's collaboration with the Danish Liberal Democratic Party/Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy to enhance the institutional capacity of political parties in Kenya, through an increased participation of the youth in a meaningful and empowering way is set to inch a notch higher with the start of cross-party county debates focusing on youth participation in politics.
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