The 2027 Kenyan General Election is poised to be a contest dominated by financial power, with concerns growing that democracy is becoming accessible only to the wealthy.

• The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is proposing new regulations to control campaign financing, including setting spending limits for presidential candidates at Sh4.44 billion.
• Key figures involved include IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon, and political leaders like President William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Rigathi Gachagua.
• Despite proposed regulations requiring all funds to pass through designated bank accounts, past instances, like Rigathi Gachagua's comments on mobilizing funds abroad outside formal channels, highlight the complex reality of campaign financing in Kenya.