Colour is the fastest way a voter recognises a political party or candidate in Kenya. Long before a slogan is read on a poster or a speech is heard over a public address system, a sea of yellow, orange, royal blue or red tells citizens who is on the ground. That is why colour accuracy on campaign T-shirts, branded caps, teardrop flags, posters and leaflets and vehicle wraps is not a minor production detail — it is the campaign's visual identity.
In Kenya, political party names, symbols and official colours are registered and protected under the Political Parties Act and overseen by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). This production guide compiles the registered palettes and symbols of ten prominent Kenyan political parties and explains how campaign teams can maintain strict colour consistency across fabric, vinyl and paper.
Official Kenyan political party colours & logos at a glance
Below are the official logos and registered colour palettes for ten major political parties active across Kenya's 47 counties. You can also explore our full campaign production capabilities on the campaign solutions page.
FORD-Kenya
Lion (Simba)Forum for the Restoration of Democracy – Kenya
“Freedom, Justice and Truth”
Why party colours shift between different suppliers
A common frustration for campaign managers is arriving at a county launch and discovering that the candidate's corporate polo shirts, PVC stage banners and campaign posters all show noticeably different shades of yellow, blue or orange. This happens because different substrates interact with light and ink differently:
- Combed cotton and poly-cotton fabrics absorb plastisol and water-based screen printing inks, requiring an opaque white underbase on dark garments.
- Warp-knitted polyester flag material uses disperse dye sublimation, where heat-activated inks bond directly with synthetic fibres.
- PVC flex banners and cast vehicle vinyl reflect light off a gloss or matte surface and use eco-solvent or UV-curable CMYK inks.
- Art paper posters and manifesto booklets rely on four-colour CMYK offset lithography or spot Pantone inks.
How to keep party colours consistent across every item
- Lock a single colour specification sheet (Hex for digital, CMYK breakdowns for offset/large-format print, and Pantone Color Matching System references for fabric and screen ink) before issuing any purchase order.
- Approve a physical pre-production sample (strike-off for T-shirts, printed swatch for PVC banners and hard-copy cromalin proof for posters) before bulk manufacturing begins.
- Source bulk supporter garments from matched fabric dye lots so 10,000 shirts do not vary from lemon yellow to deep amber.
- Supply official party logos in vector format (.AI, .EPS, .SVG or high-resolution print PDF) rather than compressed WhatsApp images. For more on apparel decoration techniques, read our guide on Screen Printing vs DTF vs Embroidery in Kenya.
Compliance and responsible use of party logos in Kenya
Political party names, emblems and colours belong to the respective registered parties. Campaign materials should only be commissioned by the party national secretariat, nominated aspirants, candidates or their authorised campaign agents. Furthermore, all printed election materials should adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct enforced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), including clear printer and publisher imprints where required and avoiding any unauthorised use of national government or IEBC emblems.
Ordering colour-accurate campaign materials in Kenya
Planning ahead for ward, constituency or county-wide mobilisation? Pair this colour reference with our Campaign Materials Checklist for Kenya's 2027 General Election and our Outdoor Campaign Branding & Vehicle Wraps Guide. When you are ready, request a consolidated quote and select your political party so our production team prepares your specification against the exact registered palette from day one.
Official Regulatory & Industry References
Verified Kenyan institutional and technical standards referenced in this guide:
Frequently asked questions
- What are UDA's official party colours and symbol?
- The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) uses Yellow (#FFD200), Green (#009A44), Black (#000000) and White (#FFFFFF), with the Wheelbarrow as its official symbol.
- What are ODM's official party colours?
- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) uses Orange (#F7941D) as its primary colour, paired with Royal Blue (#1D3F94) and White in its official flag and branding.
- What are Jubilee Party's official colours?
- Jubilee Party uses Red (#E31E2D), Yellow/Gold (#FDD20E), Black (#000000) and White, featuring the Dove with an Olive Branch emblem.
- What are Wiper, KANU, FORD-Kenya, ANC, DAP-K, UDM and Maendeleo Chap Chap colours?
- Wiper uses Royal Blue, White and Earth Red; KANU uses Black, Red and Green; FORD-Kenya uses Black, White and Agricultural Green; ANC uses Luminous Green, White, Black and Maroon; DAP-K uses Blue, White and Black; UDM uses Red and Yellow; and Maendeleo Chap Chap uses Purple, Yellow, Black and White.
- Where can I verify registered political party symbols in Kenya?
- Official party names, symbols, slogans and colours are maintained by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) in Kenya.
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