Concern as IEBC registers 20,754 new voters against 6.3 million target

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says that 20,754 Kenyans have so far registered as new voters in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country.

In its week two status update released on Friday, the electoral agency reported that as of October 8, 2025, a total of 3,207 transfers and 61 updates had been recorded in its constituency offices nationwide.

According to the report, Nairobi County leads with the highest number of newly registered voters at 4,804, followed by Mombasa County with 1,379, while Nyamira County recorded the lowest turnout at only 18 new registrations.

The commission noted that despite steady progress, youth turnout remains lower than anticipated, urging more eligible young Kenyans to take advantage of the ongoing registration to participate in the 2027 General Election.

“While we commend this progress, turnout among the targeted youth remains lower than expected. With a national target of 6.3 million new voters, the Commission urges all eligible Kenyans, particularly the youth, to take this opportunity to register and make their voices count,” IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said in the statement.

The commission boss further appreciated Kenyans who have already registered, updated their details, or transferred their voter records, noting that their participation is “vital in strengthening the foundation of free, fair, and credible elections.”

In addition to Nairobi and Mombasa, other top-performing counties include Kiambu (1,203), Nakuru (840), and Machakos (923). Counties such as Lamu (36), Tana River (42), and Turkana (148) recorded some of the lowest numbers in the first two weeks of the drive.

“Your vote begins with registration. Your voice matters. Your future depends on it,” Ethekon emphasised in IEBC’s call to action, encouraging citizens to visit the nearest constituency office to register.

The IEBC is conducting the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in all 290 constituency offices, except for 24 electoral areas where by-elections are scheduled for November 27, 2025.

Ethekon said the commission remains committed to ensuring every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to register ahead of the 2027 polls.