Kenyan tribunal rules ORPP's rejection of Linda Mwananchi registration unlawful, orders reconsideration

A Kenyan tribunal ruled that the Office of Political Parties Registration (ORPP) unlawfully rejected Linda Mwananchi's registration, ordering officials to reconsider her application. The ruling comes days before Sifuna officially unveils his political outfit ahead of the 2027 elections. Kenya also climbed five places to 97th globally in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, reflecting advances in its technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem.