Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the "Member" or "Applicant") and Ufanisi Kenya Party (UKP), a political party duly registered under the Political Parties Act, 2011 (No. 11 of 2011) with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). By submitting a registration form at join.ukp.co.ke, carrying an official UKP Membership Card, or identifying yourself as a UKP member in any public or official capacity, you unconditionally agree to these Terms.

These Terms must be read in conjunction with our Privacy & Data Protection Policy and the UKP Party Constitution, both of which form integral parts of your membership agreement. In the event of any inconsistency, the Party Constitution shall prevail, followed by these Terms, and then the Privacy Policy.

Membership of UKP is open and free to all Kenyan citizens who meet the following statutory and party requirements. By registering, you declare under good faith that you satisfy every applicable criterion:

The integrity of Kenya's democratic process depends on accurate political party membership registers. By submitting your registration at join.ukp.co.ke, you agree to the following binding obligations:

• Truthful Identity: You must provide your true legal name exactly as it appears on your National ID Card or Kenyan Passport. Providing false identity information may constitute an offence under Section 21 of the National Registration Act, Cap 107.
• Valid ID Number: Your National Identification Card number or Passport number must be current and valid. Your ID number becomes your unique identifier in our system and with the ORPP.
• Accurate Electoral Location: You must provide your correct County, Constituency, Ward, and Polling Station as per your voter registration card. This data determines your participation in party primaries.
• No Duplicate Accounts: Creating multiple membership accounts using different identity numbers is expressly prohibited. Such conduct constitutes electoral fraud and will be reported to the ORPP and relevant law enforcement authorities.
• Human Verification Compliance: You must complete the Math CAPTCHA verification step honestly. Automated or bot-assisted form submissions are prohibited under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
• Duty to Update: You are responsible for notifying UKP Secretariat of any change to your contact details, county of residence, or constituency to maintain the accuracy of our statutory membership register.

Upon successful registration and identity verification, you are entitled to generate and download your official UKP Digital Membership Card. The card is a security document bearing a unique membership number, barcode, and optionally your photograph. The following rules govern its use:

• Party Property: The Membership Card, whether digital or printed, remains the property of Ufanisi Kenya Party at all times. It is issued to you under a personal, non-transferable licence for the duration of your membership.
• Valid Presentation: The card is only valid when presented alongside your original National ID Card or Kenyan Passport. The names, ID number, and photo on both documents must match.
• Non-Transferable: Lending, selling, or transferring your card to another person is strictly prohibited and constitutes grounds for immediate expulsion.
• Surrender on Request: Any authorised UKP National Executive Council (NEC) official may demand the return of your membership card — including the digital version — upon suspension, expulsion, or voluntary resignation.
• Report Loss Immediately: In the event of loss or theft, you must promptly notify UKP Secretariat at info@ukp.co.ke to deactivate the compromised card and issue a replacement.

Membership of UKP is a privilege that carries civic responsibility. Every member is an ambassador of our values of Ufanisi (prosperity), accountability, and unity. The following conduct standards apply to all members at all times — at party events, on social media, and in public life:

Membership of UKP is entirely voluntary. You are free to resign at any time. However, given the statutory nature of party membership registers in Kenya, a simple verbal declaration is legally insufficient. The following process must be followed to ensure your resignation is formally recognised by the ORPP:

When accessing our digital platforms — including ukp.co.ke, join.ukp.co.ke, and news.ukp.co.ke — you agree to the following acceptable use terms:

• Lawful Use Only: You may only use our portals for their intended purposes: party membership, information access, and official communications. Any use for illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purposes is prohibited.
• No Automated Scraping: Using bots, crawlers, scripts, or automated tools to bulk-harvest membership data or bypass our security measures is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
• No Security Attacks: Attempting to breach, exploit, or manipulate our servers, databases, or CAPTCHA systems is a serious cybercrime. Offenders will be reported to the DCI Cybercrime Unit immediately.
• Content Rights: All original content on UKP platforms — including text, logos, party documents, and the membership card design — is protected by copyright under the Copyright Act, 2001 (Cap 130) and may not be reproduced without written permission from UKP Secretariat.
• Service Availability: UKP does not guarantee 100% platform uptime. We reserve the right to perform maintenance, upgrades, and security patching at our discretion, with reasonable advance notice where possible.

As a registered and verified UKP member, you are entitled to participate in all internal party democratic processes. The following framework governs UKP's internal elections:

• Voting Rights: Every UKP member in good standing (i.e., not suspended, not in debt to the party) is entitled to one vote per internal election within their registered ward, constituency, or county — as prescribed by the UKP Party Election Rules.
• Candidature: Any member who is 18 years or older, is in good standing, and meets the criteria set in the Party Election Rules, may contest for any party leadership position at the appropriate level.
• Merit-Based Process: All internal elections shall be conducted on the basis of merit, integrity, and democratic will — free from bribery, coercion, or undue influence.
• IEBC Supervision: Where UKP holds party primaries for public office nominations, the process shall be conducted under the oversight of the IEBC pursuant to Section 27 of the Elections Act, 2011.
• Dispute Resolution: Disputes arising from party elections shall first be addressed through UKP's internal dispute resolution mechanisms, and thereafter through the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT).

UKP reserves the right to amend, update, or replace these Terms at any time to reflect changes in Kenyan law, ORPP directives, or internal party policy as adopted by the National Executive Council. The following process governs all material amendments:

• The updated Effective Date at the top of this page will be changed.
• An SMS or email notification will be sent to all active members with contact information on record, providing at least 14 days' notice before material changes take effect.
• A public notice of amendments will be posted on ukp.co.ke for a minimum of 30 days.
• Changes mandated by new Kenyan legislation or ORPP directives may take effect immediately upon their enactment, and UKP will notify members within 7 days.

Your continued membership after the expiry of any notice period constitutes binding acceptance of the updated Terms. If you disagree with any changes, you retain the right to resign your membership following the process in Section 6 above.

For any queries about these Terms, to report a violation of the Code of Conduct, or to initiate a formal dispute or appeal, please contact UKP Secretariat through the channels below. All correspondence will be acknowledged within 3 business days.