58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Kenya

Kenya

Answer
  • Fines
  • Other
Source

Election Campaign Finance Act, s 21
(5) Where the Commission makes a finding that there is a breach of a provision of this Act, the Commission may make any of the following orders—
(a) order the rectification of any record;
(b) issue a formal warning;
(c) impose a fine as may be specified under the regulations;
(d) prohibit the errant candidate, political party or referendum committee from campaigning for a specified period or within a specified area;
(e) prohibit media coverage of the errant candidate, political party or referendum committee within a specified period;
(f) disqualify the errant candidate, political party or referendum committee from contesting in that election or referendum, as the case may be."

Comment

prohibit a candidate from campaigning for a specific period; prohibit media coverage; disqualification from contesting that election; Issuance of a warning;

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