List of political parties in Kiribati
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This article lists political parties in Kiribati. Kiribati has an informal party system, and the website of the House of Assembly of Kiribati says the following on the topic:[1]
- "The parties are loose groupings rather than disciplined blocks, with little or no structure. Members may change allegiance on a number of occasions during their tenure. It is also common for members to vote according to the special interests of their electorate on certain issues."
Current parties
[edit]- Tobwaan Kiribati Party (TKP), created in 2016
- Kamanoan Kiribati Party (KKP), created in August 2020
Former parties
[edit]- Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party (2020)
- Gilbertese National Party (1965), first party of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands colony;
- Kiribati First Party (2019–2020)
- Kiribati Independent Party
- Maurin Kiribati Party (–2016)
- National Progressive Party created in the Gilbert Islands colony
- Pillars of Truth (–2020)
- Protect the Maneaba (1985–2010), also known as the Christian Democratic Party
- United Coalition Party (2010–2016)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Political parties" Archived 2010-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, House of Assembly of Kiribati