The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has invited Kenyans to submit memoranda on proposed regulations that will govern campaign financing, political contributions, spending limits and authorised election expenditures ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a public notice issued by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethokon on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Commission said the proposed regulations are aimed at operationalising the Election Campaign Financing Act and ensuring transparency, accountability and fairness in the conduct of election campaigns.

According to the Commission, the Election Campaign Financing Act, Cap. 7A, provides the legal framework for regulating the management, expenditure and accountability of campaign funds while placing oversight responsibilities on IEBC.

“To operationalise this, the Election Campaign Financing Act, Cap. 7A, provides for the regulation, management, expenditure, and accountability of campaign funds, with candidates and parties self-regulating under IEBC oversight,” the IEBC stated.

The Commission has noted that it is seeking public participation on the draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations as well as proposed limits on campaign contributions, spending and authorised expenditures. Members of the public have until July 15, 2026, to submit their views.

Constitutional mandate

The IEBC has noted that its mandate is anchored in Article 88(4) (i) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), which empowers the Commission to regulate the amount of money that may be spent by or on behalf of a candidate or political party during an election.

The notice further explains that Section 29 of the Act empowers the Commission to develop regulations governing expenditure rules, campaign contributions, disclosure requirements, monitoring, record-keeping and other related matters.

Additionally, the commission has noted that Sections 12, 18 and 19 require the IEBC to prescribe campaign contribution limits, spending ceilings and authorised expenditures through a Gazette Notice at least 12 months before a general election.

Regulations in readiness for 2027 polls

IEBC said it has already developed draft regulations, contribution guidelines, spending limits and authorised expenditure proposals as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election.

The Commission emphasised that public participation is critical in refining the proposed framework before it is finalised.

“The IEBC invites the public to submit memoranda on the Draft Regulations and the Contribution and Spending Limits on or before 15th July 2026,” the notice stated.

How to submit memoranda

The draft regulations and proposed spending limits are available on the IEBC website for public review.

The commission has stated that interested individuals and organisations can submit their memoranda via email to [email protected] or deliver hard copies to the Customer Experience Centre at Anniversary Towers, Ground Floor, or any IEBC office across the country.

The Commission urged Kenyans to participate in the exercise, saying public input will play a key role in shaping campaign financing rules intended to promote transparent, accountable and credible elections in 2027.

IEBC proposes new spending limits

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has proposed new campaign spending limits for candidates and political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election, with presidential aspirants capped at Ksh4.4 billion.

The draft regulations, released by the commission, seek to regulate campaign financing across all elective positions and provide expenditure ceilings based on the size and characteristics of electoral areas.

The proposed ceiling for political parties includes Ksh5.6 billion for ward campaigns, Ksh5.2 billion for constituency campaigns and Ksh2.44 billion for county campaigns.