The days are numbered for politicians who buy their way into leadership through unchecked spending over the election period. If the proposed Campaign Financing Bill passes, candidates who overspend may be disqualified from contesting.
In addition they could be fined Sh2 million or imprisoned for five years or both. All candidates contesting in an election will have to spend within the amount that will be fixed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
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