Ann Nderitu
Ann Nderitu , CBS
Ann N. Nderitu, CBS, is the Registrar of Political Parties and CEO of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Kenya[1]. She has held this position since 2018[2] and was appointed by the President of Kenya following competitive recruitment and parliamentary vetting. With a career spanning 16 years in Election Management and Governance, including 10 years at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya, Ms
Nderitu is an expert and practitioner in this field. She has co-authored over 20 manuals, curriculums, and guides in education, elections management, and political parties' governance, actively used in electoral and governance training.[3]
She firmly believes in promotion of good governance through justice, fairness, inclusion, tolerance and the rule of law within purview of responsible citizenship and patriotism[3].
Education
The Registrar holds a Master’s Degree in Linguistics, Bachelor of Education (English and Literature) from The University of Nairobi and Moi University respectively; Diploma in Public Administration from Galilee International Management Institute (Israel); Diploma in Project Management, Human Resource, Corporate Governance, Transformative Leadership among other professional certification.
Career
Ann Nderitu is the current Registrar of Political Parties and CEO of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Kenya, a position she has held since 2018.
She secured this role through competitive recruitment, parliamentary vetting, and appointment by the President of Kenya.[4]
With a career spanning 16 years in Election Management and Governance, she served 10 years at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya before her five-year tenure as the Registrar of Political Parties
Role as Registrar of Political Parties:
Ann Nderitu's responsibilities as Registrar of Political Parties include the design and implementation of programs aimed at institutionalizing political parties, promoting good governance, and ensuring the inclusion of marginalized groups.
She is recognized as an expert and practitioner in Election Management and Governance, with a notable portfolio of co-authored manuals, curriculums, and guides in education, elections management, and political parties' governance.
Notable Achievements:
She has spearheaded and co-authored over 20 manuals, curriculums, and guides in education, elections management, political parties' governance, voter education, leadership, and inclusion, which are actively used in electoral and governance training.
Awards and Honors
Ann Nderitu has received several prestigious awards, including:
- Moran of Burning Spear (MBS) - 2017,
- Chief of Burning Spear (CBS) - 2022[5],
- Trailblazer Award for Women in Leadership and Decision Making - 2023.
- Honorary Doctorate on Corporate Governance from Commonwealth University
Controversies
- Registrar of political parties, Anne Nderitu, has faced controversy over her decision related to the Jubilee party's leadership disputes.[4][6]
- Some have accused her of being influenced by the ruling Coalition in her decisions.[7]
- Ongoing legal cases and disputes suggest the involvement of the political parties' dispute resolution tribunal and potential court proceedings.
- Critics argue that her actions may be politically motivated and not fully compliant with the law, with allegations of aligning with parties potentially undermining the Jubilee party's interests, such as the UDA (United Democratic Alliance).
Despite the controversies, Nderitu emphasizes the importance of adhering to the law, party Constitution, and regulations to ensure her decisions withstand legal scrutiny and align with her responsibilities as the Registrar of political parties.[8]
Published works
External Links:
Ann N. Nderitu's LinkedIn Profile
References
- ^ "Top Management – ORPP". Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/aliwamoses. "Uhuru nominates Ann Nderitu for Registrar of Political Parties job". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ "Kenya Elections: Ann Nderitu on good governance and regulating the country's political parties". UN Women – Africa. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Uhuru set to appoint Ann Nderitu as registrar of political parties". Nation. 2020-09-25. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/emmanuelwanjala. "Uhuru awards Kanze Dena, 2 relatives Order of Burning spear". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/allankisia. "I'm neutral, Registrar says as Jubilee dispute deepens". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Azimio wants Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu to resign over alleged scheme against multipartism". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "My message to Jubilee leaders amid wrangles - Registrar of parties Nderitu". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.