How much can 2027 candidates spend? IEBC sets limits for Governors, Senators, Woman Reps and MPs
Candidates preparing to contest the 2027 General Election will face significantly different campaign spending ceilings depending on the position and electoral area they are seeking to represent under new limits published by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The limits were gazetted on August 7, 2026, ahead of the August 10, 2027, general election. […]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set distinct campaign spending limits for candidates running in the 2027 General Election. These limits vary depending on the electoral position and area sought. For county-level contests, the IEBC has established a single spending ceiling for candidates contesting governor, senator, and woman representative positions in the same county.
Nairobi has the highest county-level ceiling at Ksh181.31 million, while Lamu has the lowest at Ksh28.69 million. The gap between Nairobi and Lamu is substantial, being more than six times larger. Constituency-level candidates, such as National Assembly members, face their own set of limits, with North Horr standing at Ksh100.42 million, higher than the county-level ceilings for many counties.
The IEBC's spending limits take into account population and geographical factors when determining unit costs. Presidential candidates can spend up to Ksh6.11 billion, which is significantly different from the spending limits for county and constituency races.
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