Parties' Registrar Responds To Reports Of Wiper Party Dissolution

Parties’ Registrar Responds To Reports Of Wiper Party Dissolution

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has refuted viral rumors that Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement party has begun dissolution.

This comes after a false letter went viral on social media sites, claiming that the opposition party had launched self-dissolution and had forwarded the decision to the ORPP for confirmation.

Breaking News: Wiper Political Party to be dissolved. #SonkoVsKalonzo
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— MC (@m_c_3_3) January 15, 2026

According to the paper, the dissolution was the result of a determination by Wiper’s National Executive Committee to dissolve the party, which was chaired by Secretary General Shakila Abdalla.

However, the ORPP distanced itself from reports that it had approved the letter, stating that the document was not authentic, with the registrar identifying it as fake.

In a statement issued on Thursday, January 15, the registrar warned Kenyans not to believe the misleading information contained in the paper and urged the public to seek factual information.

The ORPP further reaffirmed that any official communication addressing the registration, deregistration, or dissolution of a political party must precisely adhere to the processes provided in the legislation.

Media in its variants sits central in the @ORPPKenya stakeholder interplay, as an enabler in disseminating accurate information on political registration, regulation, governance, and attendant roles in political management. pic.twitter.com/9eqvhv5kRt
— ORPPKenya (@ORPPKenya) January 15, 2026

“Be advised of misleading information in the letters therein. All are guided to seek accurate information through ORPPKenya official communication channels or at ORPP offices,” the Registrar said.

“The official information obtained should be used responsibly, including circulation in line with the relevant legal provisions and ORPP access to information procedures,” the statement added.

In terms of party dissolution, the ORPP can deregister a party under certain situations.

For example, if a party fails to comply with the Political Parties Act or its own constitution, the ORPP may be required to commence the dissolution process.

A party may also be disbanded if it fails to participate in elections for a specified period of time.

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The latest development comes amid calls by some pro-government politicians for Kalonzo to fold up his party and join President William Ruto’s camp ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nonetheless, Kalonzo has repeatedly ruled out any plans of joining the Kenya Kwanza government, with the Wiper leader insisting on remaining in the opposition.

Kalonzo’s decision to announce his presidential bid has since triggered criticism from the government.

Ruto challenged him to account for his 40-year tenure in government before vying for the presidency.

Parties’ Registrar Responds To Reports Of Wiper Party Dissolution