The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has renewed its call for eligible Kenyans to register as voters, saying the window to shape the country’s political future is open.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commission urged unregistered citizens to visit any IEBC constituency office or the Customer Experience Centre at Anniversary Towers to sign up. “The time is now. Register today,” the IEBC said, emphasizing the importance of early registration ahead of future electoral activities.
The commission said its offices are open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, and will remain closed on weekends and public holidays. However, voter registration will not be conducted in areas scheduled for the February 26 by‑elections, as well as in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies, where election petitions are still before the courts.
The renewed push comes against the backdrop of declining voter registration and turnout in recent electoral cycles, a concern repeatedly raised by the IEBC and civil society groups. In the 2022 General Election, only about 65 per cent of registered voters turned out to cast their ballots, sparking debate about voter apathy—especially among young people.
The current Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, relaunched on September 29 2025, has so far registered 90,020 new voters across the country as of October 31 2025, with an additional 15,619 transfers and 188 updates to existing records, according to the IEBC’s latest figures.
The commission’s broader goal is to add as many as 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, targeting young Kenyans who have recently reached voting age.
Despite this push, progress has been uneven across regions, with urban counties such as Nairobi and Kiambu leading in new registrations, while some rural areas report very low turnout.
Authorities say a credible, up‑to‑date voter register is critical to free and fair elections, and urged eligible citizens in unaffected areas to take advantage of the opportunity to register without delay.
“Your vote, your future,” the commission said, underscoring the role of voter participation in strengthening democratic governance.
