NAIROBI, Kenya – The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has officially granted the People’s Renaissance Movement (PRM) a provisional registration certificate, a significant constitutional step in the movement’s development as a national civic and political organisation.
According to PM Interim Secretary General Sarabhai Emmanuel, PM was established as a people-driven renaissance movement dedicated to revitalising Kenya’s democratic culture, promoting inclusivity, and fostering issue-based leadership.
Sarabhai disclosed that the PM’s identity is based on rallying citizens behind ideas, principles, and workable answers to national concerns, even though it is registered within the legal system governing political parties.
Speaking to news9.africa after receiving the certificate, Sarabhai maintained that the new political outfit is against the politics of division and exclusion and instead embraces Kenya’s diversity as a strength.
“The movement brings together youth, professionals, workers, entrepreneurs, women, and marginalised groups with a shared commitment to justice, opportunity, and accountable governance,” said Sarabhai.
Sarabhai, who has been previously associated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), revealed that the PM’s party recognises the pressing challenges currently facing Kenyans—including the high cost of living, unemployment, inequality, and governance deficits.
“As a party, we affirm our intention to contribute constructively through policy development, civic engagement, and peaceful democratic participation,” added Sarabhai, who doubles up as the founder of the newly registered political outfit.
The road to Kenya’s 2027 General Election
News9.africa understands that the registration of PM comes when political parties in the country are actively preparing for the 2027 elections by strengthening grassroots structures and conducting internal leadership elections.
These efforts reflect a broader trend of party mobilisation ahead of national elections, supported by institutions like the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and ORPP. Such preparations ensure organisational readiness and help define party platforms early.
Following the registration of PM, a majority of Kenyans on Twitter (formerly X) lauded Sarabhai and his team for taking the move.
News9.africa sampled some of the reactions below:
How Kenyans reacted to the registration of the PM party
@torymute
“Congratulations to the People’s Renaissance Movement on this achievement.”
@biccussmute
“Encouraging progress for Kenya’s democratic space.”
@Melapkemmy
“This is a win for constitutionalism and political freedom.”
@rayryan2030
“A great step forward for multiparty democracy. Well done.”
@keruboHanna
“Congratulations on this important democratic milestone.”
Meanwhile, the movement, Sarabhai, better known as Manu Sikral, as he is popularly known from his days as a student leader at Moi University, holds that provisional registration is not a destination but a responsibility to organise lawfully, recruit members peacefully, respect institutions, and uphold the Kenyan 2010 Constitution.
“The PM now embarks on nationwide consultations, grassroots organisation, and policy formulation, inviting all Kenyans who believe in a united, fair, and forward-looking nation to be part of this renaissance,” explained the SG.
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