Mr Koech pointed out that even if parties are not dissolved, the new Bill should be enacted and further clauses introduced to it to enhance accountability. The State-sponsored Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2020, which seeks to reduce public funding of political parties, has now become an important cog in the DP camp’s strategy wheel. However, DP Ruto’s allies have called for the abolishment of political parties altogether, arguing they have been turned into tools for “intimidation and blackmail”. In fact apart from that one of reduction, we intend to add clauses that ensure accountability for funds contributed by members,” Mr Koech said. Our party (Jubilee) members deserve (to know) how their money is used,” Mr Koech said.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2020 08:00 UTC