Kenya needs people who serve.
Politics should be an opportunity for citizens to solve problems, strengthen communities and build a better country.
Citizen
Start with the community you want to serve.
Politics should start with service.
Humanist politics is built around the dignity, opportunity and participation of ordinary citizens.
We want candidates who understand their communities, listen to people and are prepared to turn public office into public service.
You do not need to be a career politician to lead. You need the commitment to serve.
Citizen-centred
Put the needs and dignity of citizens at the centre of political decision-making.
Humanist values
Build your public service around human dignity, equality and democratic participation.
Local leadership
Understand your community and develop practical solutions to problems people experience every day.
Serve Kenya
Take responsibility for helping build the Kenya we want.
Find where you can serve.
Humanist candidates can pursue elective office at different levels of government, subject to applicable law and party nomination rules.
President
Provide national political leadership and a vision for Kenya.
Member of Parliament
Represent citizens and communities in the National Assembly.
Senator
Represent county interests and participate in national legislation and oversight.
Governor
Lead county government and deliver services to residents.
County Assembly
Represent wards and provide legislation, oversight and public participation at county level.
Start where you are.
Strong political leadership begins with understanding and serving the community around you.
Know the requirements.
Candidates must satisfy the applicable constitutional, statutory, electoral and Humanist Party requirements for the office they seek.
Legal eligibility
Meet the legal requirements applicable to the office you intend to contest.
Party requirements
Meet the requirements contained in the party constitution and applicable nomination rules.
Good standing
Candidates must comply with party standards, ethical requirements and the applicable code of conduct.
Documentation
Be prepared to provide the documentation required during the nomination process.
From intention to candidacy.
The nomination journey should be clear, transparent and accountable.
Explore
Understand the office, eligibility requirements and party nomination rules.
Apply
Submit the required candidate information and supporting documentation.
Prepare
Complete applicable candidate training and familiarise yourself with campaign requirements.
Nomination
Proceed through the official party nomination process for your selected position.
Prepare to serve, not just to campaign.
Humanist candidates should understand the responsibilities of public office, democratic institutions, ethical campaigning and the needs of the communities they seek to represent.
Explore Candidate ResourcesPublic leadership
Understanding the responsibilities of elected office.
Policy
Understanding Humanist policy and developing practical local solutions.
Ethical campaigning
Campaign with integrity, respect and responsibility.
Community engagement
Listen to citizens and build a campaign around real community priorities.
Win with integrity.
Political competition should strengthen democracy rather than undermine it.
Respect citizens
Listen to voters and treat every person with dignity regardless of political affiliation.
Reject intimidation
Campaign peacefully and reject violence, threats, harassment and political intimidation.
Tell the truth
Build political communication around truthful information, practical proposals and accountability.
Everything you need to prepare.
Nomination Rules
Understand the party nomination framework.
View resource → GuideCandidate Guide
A practical guide to preparing for public office.
View resource → ConductCode of Conduct
Understand the standards expected of candidates.
View resource → FormsNomination Forms
Access official candidate and nomination documentation.
View forms →Questions candidates ask.
Eligibility for nomination will depend on the applicable party constitution, nomination rules and electoral requirements. Check the current official nomination rules before applying.
The applicable nomination requirements and any approved charges should be confirmed through the official Humanist nomination information for the relevant electoral cycle.
Candidates must meet the legal eligibility requirements for the particular office. Humanist encourages young people to participate in leadership and public life.
The official nomination rules and candidate documentation will be published through the party's Resource Centre and nomination platform.
Take the first step.
When the nomination platform is open, candidates will be able to submit their application securely and track the progress of their nomination.
RAIA NDIO NGUVU
The people are
the power.
Build your community. Listen to citizens. Step forward and serve.