President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to receive the lion’s share of the Political Parties Fund, with an allocation of KSh480 million, making it the top beneficiary among registered political parties in Kenya.
UDA’s windfall reflects its strong showing in the last general election, which remains the primary criterion for fund allocation.
In the Kenya Kwanza coalition, other affiliated parties are also set to benefit. Ford Kenya, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has been allocated KSh21 million. Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC), associated with Labour CS Alfred Mutua, will receive KSh10.5 million, while Pamoja African Alliance (PAA), linked to Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, will get KSh9 million.
Tujibebe Wakenya Party, led by ICT CS William Kabogo, has been allocated KSh6.3 million, and Ubuntu People’s Forum, associated with Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui, will take home KSh1.6 million.
ODM, Jubilee and Wiper Also Secure Significant Funding
On the opposition side, Raila Odinga’s ODM will receive KSh256.6 million, positioning it as the second-highest recipient. Jubilee Party, once Kenya’s ruling party, is set to receive KSh112 million, while Wiper, under Kalonzo Musyoka, will benefit from KSh60 million.
Other opposition and independent parties also feature in the fund allocations. Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K), led by Eugene Wamalwa, will receive KSh26.3 million. The Service Party (TSP), linked to MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, is allocated KSh8 million, while Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP) will get KSh6 million.
The Democratic Party (DP), under former AG Justin Muturi, has been allotted KSh4 million. Party of National Unity (PNU), associated with former CS Peter Munya, will receive KSh3.7 million. Narc, led by former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, will also receive KSh4 million, and KANU, chaired by Gideon Moi, has been allocated KSh20 million.
How and Why the Fund Is Distributed
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, led by Ann Nderitu, oversees the fund’s distribution. The latest disbursements were revised under Supplementary Estimates II of FY 2024/25, and formally announced in a Gazette Notice dated June 5.
Allocation Breakdown:
- 70% is based on the total votes received in the last general election.
- 15% considers the number of elected representatives from Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
- 10% is distributed according to the number of elected officials a party holds.
- 5% is retained by the Registrar’s office for administrative operations.
Fund Objectives:
The Political Parties Fund is designed to:
- Promote internal democracy within political outfits.
- Encourage inclusion of marginalized groups.
- Support civic education and public participation.
- Fund election-related activities and party outreach.
By regulation, no more than 30% of the funds may be spent on administrative costs, ensuring parties use the bulk of the money to strengthen democratic engagement and policy participation.
The funds will be released in quarterly disbursements by the National Treasury.
