ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Political Parties Act
20. Notification of changes, alterations in constitution, etc., of political party
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. Notification of changes, alterations in constitution, etc., of political party
(1)Where a fully registered political party intends to change or amend—(b)its rules and regulations;(c)the title, name or address of any party official;(d)its name, symbol, slogan or colour; or(e)the address and physical location of the head office or county office,it shall notify the Registrar of its intention and the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the receipt of the notification, cause a notice of the intended change or alteration to be published in the Gazette.(2)The political party giving notification under subsection (1) shall publish such notification in at least one daily newspapers having nationwide circulation and in the political party’s official website.(3)Upon the expiry of fourteen days from the date of publication of the notice in subsection (2), the political party may, after taking into account any representations received from the public, effect the change or alteration in accordance with its constitution and rules.(3A)The political party shall after the expiry of the period specified under subsection (3), notify the Registrar of the decision taken and the actual changes given effect.(4)An objection to the proposed change, amendment or alteration contemplated under subsection (1) shall be dealt with in accordance with the constitution of the political party and the political party shall inform the Registrar of the manner in which the objection was dealt with.(5)Where the Registrar is satisfied that the political party has complied with the provisions of this section, the Registrar shall, within fourteen days after the notification under section (3A), notify the political party in writing that the change, amendment or alteration has been made to the constitution of the political party.