The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has concluded its voter registration exercise after enrolling only 1.8 million new voters, a figure considered below expectations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to the commission, a total of 1,876,274 new voters had been registered by April 23. The final week of the exercise saw a surge of activity, with 505,344 people registering within seven days, showing that many Kenyans waited until the last minute.
Nairobi recorded the highest number of new registrations with over 209,000 voters, followed by Kiambu County and Nakuru County. However, counties such as Lamu County, Isiolo County, and Nyandarua County posted the lowest numbers.
Besides new registrations, the commission also processed 159,410 requests for polling station transfers, while 2,817 voters updated or corrected their personal records in the register.
Following the closure of the mass drive, voter registration will continue through 57 Huduma Centres across the country and all 290 constituency offices. The register will also undergo an independent audit before being officially gazetted.
The results have sparked debate over youth participation in elections and whether enough civic awareness was created to attract millions of eligible but unregistered voters
According to the commission, a total of 1,876,274 new voters had been registered by April 23. The final week of the exercise saw a surge of activity, with 505,344 people registering within seven days, showing that many Kenyans waited until the last minute.
Nairobi recorded the highest number of new registrations with over 209,000 voters, followed by Kiambu County and Nakuru County. However, counties such as Lamu County, Isiolo County, and Nyandarua County posted the lowest numbers.
Besides new registrations, the commission also processed 159,410 requests for polling station transfers, while 2,817 voters updated or corrected their personal records in the register.
Following the closure of the mass drive, voter registration will continue through 57 Huduma Centres across the country and all 290 constituency offices. The register will also undergo an independent audit before being officially gazetted.
The results have sparked debate over youth participation in elections and whether enough civic awareness was created to attract millions of eligible but unregistered voters
