27/07/2026
đź“ŚStrengthening Electoral Integrity Through Public Participation.
As part of our broader contribution and engagement in the Open Government Partnership (OGP), particularly on elections, public participation and open budgets, Uzalendo Afrika Initiative joined civil society organisations and other stakeholders in a county public participation process on the Draft Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026 and proposed Contribution and Spending Limits ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
The forum provided an opportunity to interrogate the proposed framework, seek clarification and submit evidence-based recommendations.
Key questions included:
✔️ How can the regulations address financial barriers that disproportionately affect women, young people and marginalised groups?
✔️ What measures are needed to strengthen transparency and accountability in campaign financing and political expenditure?
✔️ How can accountability be sustained beyond Election Day, including mechanisms for citizens to monitor leaders’ commitments, budgets, policies and performance?
As Kenya prepares for , we encourage citizens, civil society, political actors and other stakeholders to engage with the proposed regulations and use available public participation processes to submit informed and evidence-based recommendations.
Electoral accountability must extend beyond the electoral cycle. Strengthening citizens’ capacity to engage with public institutions, monitor public resources and assess government commitments remains essential to building transparent, accountable and responsive governance in Kenya.
Athanas Mdoe Tangai Nile Youth Development Actions Kettering Foundation Accountability Lab
