37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?

Kenya

Kenya

Answer
Yes, funds earmarked for gender activities
Source

Political Parties Act, Section 25. 
Distribution of the Fund
(1) The Fund shall be distributed as follows—
(b) fifteen per cent of the Fund proportionately to political parties based on the number of candidates of the political party from special interest groups elected in the preceding general election.

Comment

Section 26 of the Political Parties Act 2011 states that moneys allocated to a registered political party from the Fund shall be used for purposes compatible with democracy including promoting the representation in Parliament and in the county assemblies of women, persons with disabilities, youth, ethnic and other minorities and marginalised communities

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