NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that more than 344,000 new voters have already been registered just days after the rollout of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.
In an update, the Commission said a total of 344,316 new voters had been added to the register as of April 2, alongside 18,610 voter transfers and 329 updates of personal details.
The mass registration drive, which began on March 30, will run for 30 days and is expected to play a key role in preparations for the 2027 General Election.
“This nationwide mass registration drive is a critical milestone as we prepare for the 2027 General Elections,” IEBC said in the statement.
The electoral body has set an ambitious target of registering 2.5 million new voters during the exercise, which is being conducted across all 1,450 wards, Huduma Centres, institutions of higher learning, and constituency offices.
IEBC urged Kenyans to take advantage of the ongoing Easter holiday period to register, warning that there will be no extension beyond the April 28 deadline.
“Only 25 days remain… there will be no extension. The time to register is now,” the Commission emphasized.
The agency also moved to clarify concerns around voter registration and transfers, stating that citizens do not need to travel to their home counties to register.
“You do not need to travel to your home county. You can register from any centre and choose your preferred polling station,” IEBC said.
On voter transfers, the Commission stressed that the process must be done in person at constituency offices, with biometric verification required to prevent fraud.
“This process ensures proper verification… and helps eliminate unlawful mass voter transfers not authorized by voters,” the statement added.
IEBC further clarified that individuals who registered before 2012 must register afresh to be included in the current biometric voter register.
The Commission is now calling on eligible Kenyans especially young people and first-time voters to turn up in large numbers and take part in the exercise.
“Participation in voter registration is a fundamental civic responsibility… Together, let us strengthen our democracy,” the statement read.
With the clock ticking, IEBC has urged citizens not to wait until the last minute, saying early registration will help avoid last-day rush and ensure a smooth process.