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Low voter registration turnout has been reported across Kenya in the first week of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. A total of only 7,048 Kenyans were registered as new voters, a stark contrast to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) target of 6.3 million voters. Due to the low turnout in many areas, efforts to encourage Kenyans, particularly youth, to register are intensifying at the grassroots level. In line with this, members of a Pentecostal church are urging Kenyans to register to vote, stating that it is crucial for bringing about change in the country.
Efforts to encourage Kenyans, particularly youth, to register as voters are intensifying at the grassroots level due to low turnout in many areas. This comes as the voter registration exercise has seen minimal participation so far.
Low voter registration turnout has been reported across Kenya in the first week of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. A total of only 7,048 Kenyans were registered as new voters during this period.
Only 7,048 Kenyans have registered to vote, a stark contrast to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) target of 6.3 million voters. This low turnout highlights a significant challenge for the upcoming electoral process.