Kenya’s small political parties grapple with issues of funding
Jubilee Alliance led by TNA's President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) and his deputy URP's William Ruto (second left); Cord coalition led by ODM's Raila Odinga (right), Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka (centre), and Ford Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula (second right). Out of the 59 registered political parties in Kenya, only TNA, ODM and URP get funding from the exchequer. PHOTOS | FILE
The small political parties in Kenya still find it difficult to compete effectively despite the enactment of the Political Parties Act, 2011, which provided for the state funding.
The big parties are the only ones that receive money from the exchequer courtesy of the votes garnered in previous elections.
