Rwanda’s political parties urge revision of law on funding
Members of ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) — Inkotanyi at a past congress meeting. RPF unlike other parties, boasts of a huge resource base, with a vast business portfolio. The party also has wealthy members who bankroll its activities. PHOTO | FILE
Rwandan political parties are struggling to raise money to help them engage in their planned activities. Ahead of the 2017 presidential elections, the parties say they do not have enough resources and what the government is providing is not sufficient.
Under the current arrangement, the government finances registered political parties through a budget channelled through the National Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) but the parties say the money given by the government is less than what is needed.
