The alliance of minority parties in Kenya has petitioned Parliament to review what they describe as a discriminatory formula in the financing of political parties.
Led by National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, the coalition insists that the current Political Parties Fund allocation disproportionately benefits majority parties, leaving smaller outfits struggling to survive.
The petition, launched two years ahead of the 2027 general election, seeks sweeping reforms to Section 25 of the Political Parties Act, 2011, which regulates the distribution of funds. Dr. Muli argues that the existing formula marginalizes smaller parties and locks out new political voices from fair competition.
Addressing the press in Nairobi on Tuesday, Dr. Muli said the initiative has already attracted support from other minority parties and a section of Members of Parliament who are now pushing for public participation to shape the reforms.
Among the parties standing with Muli are the Party of Independence and the National Agenda Party of Kenya. They maintain that it is time for Parliament to level the playing field and strengthen multiparty democracy.
“Kenya deserves a fair, level playing field in 2027 and beyond. The time for change is now,” Dr. Muli told journalists.
If adopted, the proposed amendments could alter how funds are allocated between majority and minority parties, potentially reshaping Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the next general election.
