IEBC proposes mandatory campaign bank accounts under 2027 poll finance rules
Candidates and political parties will be required to appoint registered campaign finance managers responsible for overseeing campaign accounts...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has proposed new draft election financing regulations requiring all candidates and political parties to open mandatory campaign bank accounts for the 2027 General Election.
- Candidates and political parties must channel all campaign income and expenditure through designated bank accounts.
- Proposed regulations aim to strengthen transparency and accountability and
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IEBC proposes mandatory campaign bank accounts under 2027 poll finance rules - July 2026
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