The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it has shortlisted candidates who applied for temporary positions under the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, with interviews currently underway.
In a statement, the electoral body said those who made the shortlist had already been notified and invited for interviews as part of preparations for the nationwide voter registration drive.
“Kindly note that for those who applied for the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) temporary jobs, the Commission has shortlisted candidates and communicated to the shortlisted persons,” the commission said.
“Interviews are currently ongoing. The Commission will communicate to the successful candidates and inform them when the training will begin.”
The temporary staff will assist the commission in registering new voters, updating voter details and supporting other logistical tasks during the upcoming ECVR exercise.
The IEBC has urged applicants and members of the public to rely on official communication channels for updates regarding the recruitment process and to ignore misleading information circulating online.
The exercise is part of the commission’s preparations to boost the country’s voter register ahead of future elections. Kenya operates a continuous voter registration system, allowing eligible citizens to register throughout the electoral cycle.
However, the commission periodically conducts enhanced drives to increase voter enrolment, particularly targeting young people who have recently turned 18 and eligible voters who may have missed previous registration opportunities.
According to the IEBC, the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise is scheduled to begin on March 30, 2026, and will run for 30 days across the country.
The commission has also been encouraging Kenyans to participate in the process, describing voter registration as a critical step in strengthening democracy and ensuring citizens can exercise their constitutional right to vote.
IEBC has in recent weeks stepped up public engagement campaigns under the slogan “Your Vote, Your Future,” urging citizens to register and verify their details in the voters’ roll.
The commission has also cautioned against the spread of misinformation related to voter registration and its recruitment process, warning that only official announcements should be treated as credible.
