Ann Nderitu

Ann Nderitu

Ann Nderitu, CBS, is a Kenyan public administrator and electoral management professional who serves as a commissioner at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Career

In 2025, Ann Nderitu was appointed as a Commissioner of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). ^[1] Before this, she served as the Registrar of Political Parties from 2018 to 2025. As Registrar, her responsibilities included registration and monitoring of political parties, oversight of party governance, regulation and complaints. ^[2] She also oversaw a project to digitize records and introduced audit and compliance frameworks at the Office of the Registration of Political Parties (ORPP). ^[3]

Ann Nderitu IEBC

Nderitu has faced controversy over her decision related to the Jubilee party's leadership disputes. ^{[4] [5]}

Nderitu handled the case where the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party wanted to revoke the party membership of the Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and her late Mwambweni counterpart Solomon Dori for their dalliance with the then Deputy President William Ruto, who was a member of the rival Jubilee Party. The matter flopped because they did not follow due process. ^[6]

Some have accused her of being influenced by the ruling Coalition in her decisions. ^[7] During her tenure at the ORPP, initiatives addressed internal democracy in political parties, gender inclusion, and transparency in political party financing.

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]

Education

Ann Nderitu holds a Bachelor of Education (Science) degree from Egerton University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. She has also undertaken professional training in governance, leadership, and institutional management both locally and internationally. In 2018, Nderitu received a Diploma in Public Administration from Galilee Institute of Management in Israel^{[ citation needed ]}.

Awards and honours

Nderitu's awards include:

• Moran of Burning Spear (MBS) - 2017. ^[9]
• Chief of Burning Spear (CBS) - 2022. ^[10]

References

1. Mueni, Lilian (17 July 2025). "Chief Justice Presides Over Swearing-In of IEBC Chairperson and Six Commissioners". Judiciary of Kenya. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
2. Oluoch, Luke (5 March 2025). "Nderitu confirms existence of 92 registered political parties in Kenya". People Daily. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
3. "Celebrating a Trailblazer: Registrar Ann Nderitu on the verge being electoral Commissioner". Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
4. Guru (2023-05-24). "Blow to SABINA CHEGE and KANINI KEGA in their bid to take over Jubilee as Court reinstates UHURU and his team as bona fide Party Leaders – LOOK!". DAILY POST. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
5. Kisia, Allan. "I'm neutral, Registrar says as Jubilee dispute deepens". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
6. 10 September 2020, Thursday (2020-09-18). "ANNE NDERITU: A teacher turned umpire of political parties". Business Daily. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
7. 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.
8. "My message to Jubilee leaders amid wrangles - Registrar of parties Nderitu". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
9. "Registrar of Political Parties feted with State commendation". Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
10. Wanjala, Emmanuel. "Uhuru awards Kanze Dena, 2 relatives Order of Burning spear". The Star. Retrieved 2023-11-14.

External links

• ORPP Website
• "Kenya Elections: Ann Nderitu on good governance and regulating the country's political parties". UN Women – Africa. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2023-11-27.