List of political parties in Kiribati
| Subdivisions |
|---|
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
| Party | Abbr. | Est. | Leader | House seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobwaan Kiribati Party | TKP | 2016 | Taneti Maamau | 33 / 45
| |
| Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party | BKM | 2020 | Tessie Eria Lambourne | 8 / 45
| |
Former parties
- Gilbertese National Party (1965), first party of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands colony
- Kamanoan Kiribati Party (KKP), created in August 2020
- 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
References
- ^ "Political parties" Archived 2010-06-12 at the Wayback Machine, House of Assembly of Kiribati