IEBC caps Presidential election spending at Sh4.4bn

Wafula Chebukati

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. FILE PHOTO | NMG

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What you need to know:

  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has capped presidential campaign spending in the next General Election at Sh4.4 billion.
  • This means that no political party can spend more than this amount during campaigns to popularise its presidential candidate to voters.
  • In a gazette notice dated August 9, 2021, signed by IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati, the electoral body also spelt out the contribution limits and penalties a candidate and political parties may incur for breaking the rules.

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