IEBC to Scan Eyes in Several New Voter Registration Changes
The Continuous Voter Registration exercise kicked off on Monday, September 29...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is launching a nationwide voter registration drive on Monday, September 29, introducing significant changes to streamline the process for the upcoming November 27 by-elections and the August 2027 General Elections.
- The IEBC aims to register 6.3 million new voters.
- Key changes include automatic scanning of ID cards and, for the first time, collecting iris data alongside fingerprints and passport photos to enhance accuracy and prevent duplication.
- The commission will deploy four registration kits per constituency and allow registration at any center, including Huduma Centres, to boost accessibility and accommodate voters registering outside their polling station.
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