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Originally published by Kenyanstop
August 9, 2026
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IEBC Sets Campaign Spending Limit in New Rules to Aspirants
The electoral body urged political parties, candidates, campaign teams and donors to comply with campaign financing rules, warning that violations could attract hefty fines or jail terms...
✨ Key Highlights
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has established new campaign spending limits for the upcoming 2027 general elections, introducing a financial compliance framework for candidates and political parties.
- The maximum expenditure for a presidential campaign is set at Ksh6.1 billion.
- IEBC is responsible for enforcing these new regulations, which were gazetted on Friday, August 7, 2026.
- Limits for various contests, including county and National Assembly elections, are determined by a formula weighing population (70%) and geographical area (30%), with restrictions also placed on campaign contributions, limiting single sources to 20% of total contributions.
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