43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?

Tanzania, United Republic of

Tanzania, United Republic of

Answer
Yes, spending limit exists
Source

12 (1) A Non-Government Organization, Faith Based Organization or Community based organization which participates in advocaccy and public awareness shall not spend the amount of funds exceeding, in the case of-

(a) a country-wide based organization, Shillings one billion,

(b) a constituency based organization, Shillings one hundred million; and

(c) a ward based organization, Shillings ten million.

(2) Any organization referred to in subregulation (1) shall submit, an activity plan about how it intends to conduct advocacy and public awareness programmes relating to nomination process, election campaign or election.

(3) Programmes for advocacy and public awareness shall neither be used in discrimination of any candidate or a political party nor be used for purposes other than advocacy and public awareness.

Election Expenses Regulations 2010

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