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] .In 2018, she took on the role in an acting capacity, and in 2020, she was formally appointed to the position after undergoing a competitive recruitment process and parliamentary vetting by then President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta [2] . She continues to serve in this capacity.
With a career spanning 16 years in Election Management and Governance, including 10 years at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya [3] , 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 [4] .
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, [5] and appointment by the President of Kenya. [6]
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. [7]
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.
She is a BRIDGE- accredited (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections) trainer and facilitator and has conducted various trainings and workshops. [8]
Awards and Honors
Ann Nderitu has received several prestigious awards, including:
Controversies
Despite the controversies, Ms 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. [14]
Published works
[15] External Links:
Ann N. Nderitu's LinkedIn Profile
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