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The former Nairobi Governor cements his return to the national stage as the Registrar of Political Parties clears his new vehicle, the National Economic Development Party.

Mike Sonko, the flamboyant former Nairobi Governor whose political career once seemed buried under the weight of impeachment, has officially dug his way back into the arena. On Tuesday, the populist leader secured a critical lifeline for his future ambitions, receiving full registration for his new political outfit.
The issuance of the certificate to the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) is not merely a procedural formality; it signals a calculated pivot for Sonko, potentially reshaping the coalition mathematics as the country begins its slow march toward the 2027 general election.
The scene at Lion Place, the headquarters of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), was charged with the energy typical of Sonko’s entourage. Flanked by senior party officials, the former governor accepted the certificate that grants NEDP the legal standing to field candidates and negotiate coalition agreements.
According to documentation reviewed by Streamline News, the party has successfully navigated the rigorous vetting process mandated by the Political Parties Act. This includes establishing physical offices in a majority of counties and recruiting the requisite number of registered voters as members.
In a directive confirming the transition from a temporary outfit to a permanent player, the ORPP instructed the party leadership to surrender their provisional registration certificate immediately. This administrative swap marks the end of NEDP’s probationary period and the beginning of its operational autonomy.
For the average Nairobi resident, Sonko’s formal return brings a familiar, albeit polarizing, figure back to the forefront. Analysts suggest that by securing his own party, Sonko is insulating himself from the whims of major coalition partners who have previously sidelined him.
The registration of NEDP introduces several variables into the current political landscape:
While the specific policy platform of the NEDP remains to be fully articulated, the message sent on Tuesday is unambiguous. As the political drums for the next election cycle begin to beat, Mike Sonko has ensured he will not be dancing to anyone else's tune.
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