Registrar flags rise of briefcase political parties in Kenya

Registrar of political parties has raised concerns over rising number of briefcase political parties without offices or regional representations. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Kisumu, registrar John Cox Lorionkou indicated that they are thorougly vetting over 30 parties which are seeking licences to avoid misuse of political parties, which only emerge during election cycle and fold there after. Currently the country has 96 fully registered political parties.