44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?

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.