Editor's Review

Lorionokou confirmed that the party name reserved is Linda Mwananchi Movement, under the initials (LMM).

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has issued a fresh directive in the row over Linda Mwananchi's registration aa a political party.

In a letter dated Friday, October 2, the ORPP wrote to Suba South Member of Parliament (MP) Caroli Omondi to inform him that it had approved an application to reserve the name.

The Registrar, John Lorionokou, confirmed that the party name is Linda Mwananchi Movement, under the initials (LMM).

However, Lorionokou made it clear that the reservation is only valid for 90 days, during which they are expected to complete the full registration process.

"Pursuant to the judgment in PPDTA/E001/2026 Michael Caroli Omondi & Another Vs Registrar of Political Parties and Section & of the PPA, your application for the name Linde Mwananchi Movement (LMM) has been approved.

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File image of the Registrar of Political Parties, John Lorionokou

"The reservation of the name shall be for a period of not more than ninety (90) days from the date of this letter," the statement read in part.

Digital Strategist Pauline Njoroge welcomed the decision by the ORPP, terming it a relief after a protracted battle.

"The people have fought for this, and God has been on our side. We have our name! Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM)," she remarked.

The fresh directive came after the ORPP acknowledged the ruling made by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) on the petition challenging the reservation of the 'Linda Mwananchi' name.

Lorionokou stated that the ORPP would first analyse the court order concerning the Linda Mwananchi Movement before proceeding with the reconsideration process.

In a ruling on Wednesday, September 30, the Tribunal directed the Registrar to reconsider an application by the appellants seeking reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement and its abbreviation LMM after setting aside the earlier decision that had declined the request.

The PPDT found that the decision contained in the Registrar's letter dated August 7 declining to reserve the name or the variations submitted by the appellants lacked legal justification and was contrary to the provisions of the Political Parties Act and the Constitution.

He explained that the decision will be made based on the applicable legal provisions and the orders issued by the Tribunal, and said that the ORPP would communicate its feedback within seven days.