The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has issued provisional registration certificates to three new political parties: The Future Party (TFP), Kenya Great Party (KGP), and United Super Alliance Party (USAP).

• The number of political parties holding provisional registration certificates now stands at 29.
• Registrar John Lorionokou and Assistant Registrar Florence Birya oversaw the rigorous evaluation process.
• The ORPP emphasized the importance of adhering to legal frameworks, ensuring inclusivity, and meeting compliance requirements for the new parties.

Renowned Kenyan legal scholar Prof. Makau Mutua has been invited to speak at the prestigious Oxford Union on the critical topic of self-determination.

• The debate, titled 'The Right to Resist: Power, Law, and the Politics of Self-Determination,' is scheduled for the Union's term from April 26 to June 20, 2026.
• The invitation highlights Prof. Makau Mutua's significant standing as a leading African voice in legal scholarship.
• The Oxford Union, founded in 1823, is a historic global platform for debating pressing contemporary issues.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is advocating for alternative justice methods to alleviate court congestion and expedite dispute resolution in Kenya. Senior Deputy Director Abdi Hassan highlighted these efforts at the Mediation Summit 2026.

• The ODPP is increasingly using alternatives like diversion and plea bargaining, especially for family disputes.
• Key figure: Senior Deputy Director Abdi Hassan, representing the ODPP.
• The summit, held at Strathmore University, focused on non-adversarial methods for resolving family conflicts.