By KPC Reporter
Kenya’s political landscape is preparing to welcome two new entrants in the form of parties.
In a public notice issued by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the People Centred Party (PEC) and the United Super Alliance Party (USAP) have applied for provisional registration.
Once registered, the two parties will join a growing list of political outfits vying for space in the country’s vibrant democracy.
PEC, whose colours are orange, green, and white, is symbolised by a bulb and carries the slogan “Fursa kwa wote”—Swahili for “Opportunity for all.”
Its founding members include Martin Ambrose Mutua, Nancy Kwamboka Omweri, and Joseph Gichuki Karuri.
USAP, on the other hand, presents itself in French violet, metallic gold, and silver, with an eye as its symbol and the slogan “Tuko Macho” (We are watching).
Its founders include Benson Mwaura Mbugua and Florence Nyarotso Nyongesa.
The ORPP has invited public objections within seven days of the notice, a standard procedure under Section 5 of the Political Parties Act.
This process ensures transparency and public participation in the formation of political entities.
These applications come at a time when Kenya’s political party register has surpassed 91 fully registered parties, reflecting a steady rise since the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in 1992.
What began with a handful of parties has evolved into a crowded field, with formations ranging from ethnic-based movements to national coalitions and issue-driven platforms.
The proliferation of parties is both a sign of democratic freedom and a challenge for voters seeking clarity amid the noise.
As the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections, political strategists are already recalibrating, with alliances forming and re-forming in anticipation of the next contest.
While some parties fade into obscurity after registration, others grow into formidable forces.
The fate of PEC and USAP will depend not only on their ability to mobilise support but also on their relevance to Kenya’s shifting political and social realities.