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.