Speaking on his X account on Monday, September 14, 2026, Mwangi claimed that about 35 million Kenyans hold national identity cards, compared with roughly 25 million registered voters.
He said the gap of approximately 10 million potential voters represents a significant voting bloc that could have a major impact on the outcome of the next election if those eligible register and turn out to vote.
“Tafadhali enda chukua kura,” Mwangi said, urging Kenyans to register and participate in the electoral process.
Mwangi revisits 2022 election
Mwangi linked his call for voter registration to the 2022 presidential election, arguing that a relatively small increase in voter turnout could have changed the outcome of the contest.
“It’s worth noting that if our Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga had secured just a few more votes per polling station in 2022, he would have won,” he said.
According to Mwangi, Odinga lost the presidential election by about 233,000 votes, while approximately 7.8 million registered voters did not participate in the election.
“Those who stayed home helped this regime win. We cannot repeat the 2022 mistake,” he said.
Mwangi’s remarks come as political leaders and activists increasingly turn their attention to voter mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The push for registration is expected to remain a key feature of the political landscape as parties seek to expand their support bases and encourage eligible Kenyans to participate in the electoral process.
