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:

:"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

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| Tobwaan Kiribati Party

| TKP

| 2016

| Taneti Maamau

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| Boutokaan Kiribati Moa Party

| BKM

| 2020

| Tessie Eria Lambourne

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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

  • Politics of Kiribati
  • List of political parties by country

References