44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
Answer:
Yes, for political parties
Yes, for candidates
Yes, for third parties
Comments:
Section 20 of the Election Campaign Financing Act 2013 states that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall, after consultations with political parties, the officers responsible for the state-owned media enterprises and authorities responsible for the regulation of media in Kenya, set out the limit of media coverage of a candidate, political party or a referendum committee, which shall include paid up advertisement and free broadcasting spots or coverage in the print media.
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Section 20 of the Election Campaign Financing Act 2013 states that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission shall, after consultations with political parties, the officers responsible for the state-owned media enterprises and authorities responsible for the regulation of media in Kenya, set out the limit of media coverage of a candidate, political party or a referendum committee, which shall include paid up advertisement and free broadcasting spots or coverage in the print media.