The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered 1,370,930 new voters since launching its Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise on March 30, 2026. This latest update shows a significant increase in participation in Kenya's democratic process.

• 1,370,930 new voters registered since March 30, 2026.
• The IEBC, led by its Chairperson Erustus Ethekon, reported the figures.
• Nairobi County leads in new registrations with 150,166 voters, followed by Kiambu and Kakamega.

Kenya is set to hold its first National Youth Council (NYC) elections in 14 years, scheduled from July 5 to July 27, 2026. This democratic process aims to elect youth representatives to influence policy and promote youth employment.

• The elections will span across four tiers: ward, constituency, county, and national levels.
• Key stakeholders include the Sports and Youth Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and the National Youth Council.
• Kenyan youth aged 18 to 35 are eligible to vote and vie for positions, with registration required on the National Youth Council website.