Political Parties Dispute Resolution Framework in Kenya

1. The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a self-monitoring mechanism adopted by AU member states to enhance governance through peer learning and self-assessment.
 

2. The Political Parties Dispute Tribunal (PPDT) has the authority to resolve disputes related to political parties, including nominations, party lists, and appeals from the Registrar’s decisions.
 

3. The PPDT operates at the level of a Magistrate’s Court, with appeals directed to the High Court and the Court of Appeal as the final authority.
 

4. The Tribunal has fully digitized case registration, tracking, and virtual court access, improving efficiency and transparency.
 

5. Key challenges include conflicts between the PPDT and IEBC jurisdictions, capacity building for temporary Tribunal members, legal and regulatory reforms, and budgetary constraints.