Low voter registration turnout for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise has raised concerns about youth participation in Kenya's 2027 elections. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) aims to register six million new voters, primarily Gen Z, to reach a target of 28 million eligible voters.

• The IEBC launched the CVR on September 29 in Kajiado County.
• Governance expert Bosco Kiura emphasized the need for IEBC to conduct more civic education to engage young voters.
• Political risk analyst Dismas Mokua urged IEBC to project institutional independence to rebuild trust and combat voter apathy.
• This phase of CVR seeks to register 10% of the six million new voters, with additional phases planned before 2027.