The Independent Party Explained

The Independent Party (TIP) was a political party in Kenya.

History

The party nominated 35 National Assembly candidates for the 2007 general elections, receiving 0.5% of the vote and failing to win a seat.

In the 2013 elections the TIP nominated 28 candidates; it saw its vote share increase to 1.1%, winning one seat;[1] Maweu Kyengo Katatha in Kangundo.[2]

In 2016 the party merged into the Jubilee Party.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2167_E.htm Last elections
  2. http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/k/kenya/kenya20133.txt Republic of Kenya: Legislative Election of 4 March 2013
  3. http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Forming-Jubilee-Party-is-the-best-decision/1056-3374404-35evow/index.html New Jubilee Party born after 12 others allied to Uhuru close shop

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