How To Register or Deregister From ODM

Political party membership in Kenya is regulated by law and managed through the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).

Whether you want to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) or resign from it, there are clear procedures provided under the Political Parties Act.

This guide explains the official steps for registering as an ODM member and how to properly deregister, ensuring your status is legally updated in the national party membership register.

How to Register (Join) ODM

a) Through the ODM Party Process

ODM membership is open to all Kenyan citizens aged 18+ with a valid national ID or passport.

You must accept party principles and subscribe to its constitution and Code of Conduct.

You can register directly with ODM by sending your name and ID/passport number to 22732, or by signing up online via the party’s membership portal.

ODM also provides an online registration form where you fill in personal details like username, name, ID/passport, email, phone, and password.

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b) Via the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP)

Kenya’s political law requires party membership to be captured and managed through the ORPP’s membership register.

You can register as a party member using:

USSD code: Dial *509# on your phone- follow prompts to register and join a party.

eCitizen Portal: Log into eCitizen – select ORPP services -choose Membership Registration – follow steps to join a party.

This process ensures your membership is recorded with the Registrar of Political Parties, not just the party’s internal list.

 How to Deregister (Leave) ODM or Any Political Party

a) Legal Process under Kenyan Law

Under the Political Parties Act & ORPP guidelines, you stop being a party member by resignation/deregistration.

b) Steps to Deregister/Resign Your Membership

There are multiple official ways you can deregister from ODM or any party in Kenya:

1. Via USSD Code (Quick Mobile Method)

Dial *509# – enter your ID & generate PIN – choose Membership – then Resign from Party.

Follow prompts to confirm your resignation and update the ORPP register.

2. Through the eCitizen Online Portal

Log into eCitizen – select ORPP services – choose Political Party Membership Resignation – submit your details.

3. Written Resignation (Formal / Manual)

Write a resignation letter addressed to the political party (example, ODM), indicating your intent to resign.

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Attach your National ID/Passport copy.

Send copies to:

• The political party
• The Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) (email or physical delivery);

If you are an MP or county assembly member, copy to the Clerk of Parliament or County Assembly.

After ORPP receives the notice, it will remove your name from the party membership register.

Key Points to Remember

Kenyan law allows one party membership at a time.

You must deregister from another party before joining ODM.

Both registration and deregistration should be recorded with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) to be legally recognized.

Using the *USSD code 509# or the eCitizen portal is the most direct way to manage your political party membership status.

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Office of the Registrar of Political Parties logo. PHOTO/ORPP.