As Kenya gears up for the 2027 elections, attention is turning to the spending ceilings set for various elective positions. These limits are crucial for ensuring fair electoral competition and transparency.

• The article details the overall spending ceilings for presidential, gubernatorial, parliamentary, and other elective roles.
• Key organizations such as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are expected to oversee these regulations.
• The campaign spending limits aim to curb the influence of excessive money in politics and promote a level playing field for all candidates.

Civil society groups, under the Uchaguzi Platform, are demanding urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that inaction could compromise the polls' integrity.

• The platform has presented a 10-point minimum reform agenda.
• Key demands include harmonizing electoral timelines following a recent Malindi High Court ruling and an independent audit of the voter register.
• The coalition, comprising seven organizations including Transparency International Kenya and Fida-Kenya, urges timely legislative action and greater transparency in results transmission and campaign finance.