Campaign cash caps: Push to stop politicians from buying seats
The maximum campaign expenditure limit capped at Sh432 million for those running for governor, senator and Woman Rep seats...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reintroduced regulations to cap campaign spending and donations ahead of the 2027 General Election, aiming to curb excessive spending by politicians.
- Presidential campaigns are capped at Sh4.44 billion, with limits for other elected positions ranging from Sh2.5 million to Sh123 million.
- The IEBC, led by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, aims to enhance accountability in campaign fund management.
- This is the IEBC's second attempt to regulate campaign financing, following a previous unsuccessful effort in 2016.
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