ODM Senator Reacts After Ole Lenku Unveils New Political Party, Demands Registrar Take Action

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has launched a fierce attack on Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku following his decision to establish and lead a new political outfit known as the Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA).

The senator has questioned the legality of Lenku’s move, arguing that the governor may have violated Kenya’s political regulations by forming a political organisation and publicly declaring himself its leader.

Olekina maintains that Lenku’s decision to establish the outfit raises serious legal questions, particularly regarding the rules governing political parties and the conduct of elected public officials.

Following the unveiling of FEDA, the Narok senator reportedly called on the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties to intervene and examine the governor’s political activities.

He wants the registrar to take action over Lenku’s decision, insisting that the establishment and leadership of a political organisation must comply with the country’s existing legal framework.

The development has introduced a fresh political disagreement between the two leaders, with Olekina challenging the governor’s decision to create a new political platform.

Lenku’s move to establish FEDA comes at a time when political realignments and the formation of new political movements are gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The new outfit could also add another dimension to the political competition in the wider Rift Valley region, where leaders are positioning themselves ahead of the next electoral contest.

However, the full details of Olekina’s demands, the specific legal provisions he believes Lenku has violated, and the registrar’s response were not provided in the initial report.