Kenya faces a significant threat to its democratic process as bribery and violence potentially undermine the upcoming General Election. The influx of money into politics is turning the electoral process into an unfair auction, with premature campaigns already underway through substantial cash handouts.

• The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is struggling to effectively monitor and regulate campaign financing due to limited capacity and weak enforcement of existing regulations.
• Experts are calling for regular audits of political party finances to ensure transparency and reform party financing mechanisms for greater equity and accountability.
• The excessive use of money is identified as a grave threat to voters' right to elect leaders based on merit, capacity, and integrity, fostering a "goon economy" for political gain.