In numbers: Continuous Voter Registration drive off to a slow start
The exercise, which began on September 29, is part of the IEBC’s effort to register 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive, launched on September 29 by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has gotten off to a slow start, registering only 7,048 new voters in its first week. This figure is significantly behind the target of 6.3 million new voters for the 2027 General Election.
- Only 7,048 new voters were registered nationwide in the first week, with 259 voter transfers and 8 detail updates also recorded.
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is the organization spearheading the voter registration.
- Nairobi City leads with 1,597 new registrations, while counties like Nyamira (10), Lamu (1), and Tharaka Nithi (24) are significantly lagging.
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Slow Start of Voter Registration Drive Prompts Calls for Action and Policy Review - October 2025
Kenya's Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive has experienced a slow start, registering only 7,048 new voters in its first week since its launch by the IEBC on September 29. This is significantly below the target of 6.3 million new voters for the 2027 General Election. In light of the low numbers, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has called upon Kenyan youth to register in large numbers, emphasizing the potential for active citizenship to influence the nation's direction. Concurrently, President Ruto announced a review of the ID replacement fee, an action aimed at ensuring voter registration access.
