Politicians big winners in new law on campaign cash

KANU chairman and Presidential hopeful Gideon Moi addressing supporters in Kericho town on October 23, 2021. PHOTO | VITALIS KIMUTAI | NMG

Candidates for elective seats, including the presidency, will not be required to issue receipts and keep records for contributions received towards their election war-chests if MPs approve a new Bill.

The Election Campaign (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to remove the current requirement where candidates and political parties which receive contributions issue a receipt for any contribution exceeding Sh20,000.

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