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January 28, 2026
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Unchecked Spending and Foreign Funds Could Undermine 2027 Elections, IEBC Says

Unchecked Spending and Foreign Funds Could Undermine 2027 Elections, IEBC Says

Ethekon described the failure to enforce a comprehensive Election Campaign Financing Law as a major vulnerability that could compromise the credibility and fairness of the 2027 General Election. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned that unchecked spending and foreign funds could undermine the credibility of the 2027 General Election due to a lack of robust campaign finance laws. The commission is urging Parliament to enact comprehensive legislation.

  • The IEBC seeks to implement a comprehensive Election Campaign Financing Law, with reforms adopted at least 12 months before the 2027 polls.
  • Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon highlighted the 2013 Election Campaign Financing Act has never been fully implemented due to delayed regulations.
  • The IEBC proposes explicitly banning foreign donations, redefining permissible donors, and strengthening spending caps for individuals, parties, and interest groups to combat "illicit funding" and "unregulated funds".

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