Gubernatorial candidates will part with Sh200,000, reflecting a Sh50,000 increase, while senatorial candidates will pay Sh150,000, up from Sh100,000. The revised tariffs, contained in a legal notice dated January 29, 2026, are exclusive of taxes. Political parties will continue to pay a flat annual fee of Sh600,000 to use music at rallies, launches and other campaign activities. The revised tariffs are expected to significantly boost royalties collected by authorised Collective Management Organisations (CMO) as campaign activities intensify. Beyond politics, the revised tariff structure extends to multiple sectors.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 05:32 UTC