Introduction & Binding Agreement
The legal nature of this agreement
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.
Why a Formal Agreement is Constitutionally Necessary
Article 91(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 requires every political party to have a clear, published constitution and rules. The Political Parties Act, 2011, Section 10(2)(c) further requires every party's constitution to set out the rights and obligations of members. These Terms give effect to that constitutional and statutory obligation, making your membership legally meaningful and protecting both your rights and those of the party.
Membership Eligibility
Who may join UKP under Kenyan law
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:
You must be a Kenyan citizen
Only citizens of the Republic of Kenya, as defined under Article 14 of the Constitution, 2010, are eligible to join a political party and exercise political rights.
You must be 18 years of age or older
Full political rights, including the right to join a party and vote in primaries, are reserved for adults. Our system enforces strict Date-of-Birth validation at registration.
You must be a registered voter
Participation in party primaries and internal elections requires valid voter registration on the IEBC register, consistent with the Elections Act, 2011.
You must not be in another party
Dual party membership is prohibited by Section 16(5) of the Political Parties Act, 2011. Registering with UKP constitutes a declaration that you are resigning from any other party.
The 18-Year Age Threshold — A Constitutional Mandate
Article 38(3) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 provides that every adult citizen has the right to be a member of, and participate in the activities of, a political party of their choice. The word "adult" is critical: Article 260 of the Constitution defines an adult as a person who has attained the age of 18 years. This threshold is also reinforced by Section 4(1) of the Elections Act, 2011, which limits voter registration to persons who are at least 18 years old.
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Articles 38(3) and 260; Elections Act, 2011, Section 4(1); Political Parties Act, 2011, Section 16(5)
Registration Rules & Data Accuracy
Your obligations when submitting your membership application
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.
Electoral Malpractice — Criminal Consequences
Providing false information to a political party for the purpose of influencing an election, or registering as a member of multiple parties simultaneously, may constitute electoral malpractice under Section 68 of the Elections Act, 2011, which imposes a maximum penalty of 5 years' imprisonment and/or a fine of Kshs 1,000,000. Additionally, tampering with party membership registers is an offence under Section 14D of the Political Parties Act as amended.
Elections Act, 2011, Section 68; Political Parties Act, 2011, Section 14D; Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, Section 4
Official Membership Card
Ownership, validity, and proper use of your UKP ID card
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 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.
Card Verification Technology
Each membership card contains a CODE128 barcode encoding your unique membership number and identifying data. Attempting to alter, forge, or reproduce the barcode constitutes document forgery under Section 349 of the Penal Code, Cap 63, which carries a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment.
Member Code of Conduct
Obligations and expected standards of behaviour
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:
Uphold Party Values
Actively promote UKP's manifesto, policies, and objectives in your community and interactions.
Peaceful Conduct
Engage only in peaceful, democratic discourse. Violence, intimidation, or threatening language is grounds for immediate expulsion.
Inclusive Behaviour
Treat all members and Kenyans with dignity regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, or political affiliation.
No Hate Speech
Ethnic incitement, hate speech, and tribalism are strictly prohibited under the law and UKP's values — in person and online.
No Dual Loyalty
You may not campaign for, endorse, or fund candidates from opposing parties while holding active UKP membership.
Comply with Decisions
Respect and abide by decisions of duly constituted UKP party organs, including the NEC and grassroots committees.
National Cohesion & Integration Act — Hate Speech is a Crime
The National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008 (No. 12 of 2008) prohibits utterances, publication, or distribution of material that is threatening, abusive, or insulting to a section of the public on account of their ethnicity, race, or religion. Under Section 13 of the Act, ethnic incitement carries a maximum penalty of 3 years' imprisonment and/or a fine of Kshs 1,000,000.
National Cohesion and Integration Act, 2008, Sections 13, 14, 62; also Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Article 33(3)
Political Parties Obligations on Anti-Hate Speech & Peaceful Conduct
Section 9(1)(f) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 imposes a positive obligation on every registered political party to "respect and uphold the national values and principles of governance enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution."
Political Parties Act, 2011, Section 9(1)(f); Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Article 10(2)
Resignation & Membership Termination
How membership ends — voluntary and involuntary
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:
Submit Written Notice to UKP Secretariat
Send a signed resignation letter (physical or scanned) to info@ukp.co.ke or deliver it to Ufanisi House, Kimbo. Include your full name, National ID number, and membership number.
Surrender Your Membership Card
Return or formally deactivate your digital membership card. This prevents fraudulent use of a cancelled membership and removes your access to member-only documents.
ORPP Deregistration
UKP will submit your resignation to the ORPP via the eCitizen Political Parties portal within 30 days. This clears you to join another party without risking a dual-membership violation.
Data Erasure (Optional)
Upon confirmation of ORPP deregistration, you may invoke your right to erasure under the Data Protection Act, 2019, Section 26(c), to have your personal data deleted from our active database.
Party-Initiated Expulsion — Due Process is Mandatory
The right to fair administrative action under Article 47 of the Constitution, 2010 and the Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015 extends to internal party disciplinary proceedings. Before UKP's NEC may expel a member, it must serve written notice of allegations, provide the member with a reasonable opportunity to be heard, and furnish written reasons for any adverse decision.
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Article 47; Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015; Political Parties Act, 2011, Section 40
Digital Portal Usage
Acceptable use of ukp.co.ke and join.ukp.co.ke
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.
- 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 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 and reserves the right to perform maintenance at its discretion.
Cybercrime Penalties Under Kenyan Law
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, Section 4 makes unauthorised access punishable by 3 years' imprisonment and/or a fine of Kshs 5,000,000. Under Section 16 (Identity Theft), impersonating a UKP member using stolen credentials carries up to 10 years' imprisonment.
Internal Party Elections & Nominations
Your rights as a voting member in party primaries
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 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 and in good standing 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 mechanisms, and thereafter through the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT).
Two-Thirds Gender Principle in Party Organs
Section 9(2)(b) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 requires every political party to ensure that not more than two-thirds of the party's governing council are of the same gender. This obligation flows directly from Article 81(b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Political Parties Act, 2011, Section 9(2)(b); Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Articles 27(8) and 81(b); Elections Act, 2011, Section 27
Amendments to these Terms
How and when the rules may change
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 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, 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.
Contact, Disputes & Appeals
How to reach us and escalate concerns
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.
Ufanisi Kenya Party Secretariat
Available for member enquiries Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EAT
Mark subject: "Terms Enquiry" or "Disciplinary Appeal"
Airtel / Safaricom
External Dispute Resolution — Political Parties Disputes Tribunal
If your grievance is not resolved through UKP's internal mechanisms within 60 days, you have the right to file a complaint with the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), established under Section 39 of the Political Parties Act, 2011. The PPDT has jurisdiction to hear and determine disputes relating to the conduct of party elections, expulsions, and breaches of party rules.