The IEBC and a National Assembly committee are at odds over who has the final say on the Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026, the Daily Nation reported. The dispute comes as Kenya prepares for the August 2027 General Election.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and Parliament are fighting over who has the final word on the Election Campaign Financing Regulations, 2026. The Daily Nation described it as a high-stakes power struggle.
The dispute surfaced at a meeting between the IEBC and the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation. The committee reviews regulations made under laws passed by Parliament. According to the Nation, the clash is over jurisdiction. At stake is which body holds ultimate authority to approve the rules.
The fight comes as Kenya prepares for the August 2027 General Election. The available report does not set out the arguments of the IEBC or the MPs. Nor does it say how the dispute might be resolved.
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