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October 6, 2025
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Ex-IEBC boss Oswago urges investment in voter education to tackle apathy

Oswago decried lack of public understanding of the sovereignty of the vote...
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Former IEBC Chief Executive Officer James Oswago advocates for increased funding in voter education to combat low voter turnout and strengthen democratic participation in Kenya.
- Oswago highlighted Parliament's consistent underfunding of voter education, which he argues is a continuous civic process rather than a short activity.
- He emphasizes that effective voter education would help citizens understand Article 1 of the Constitution, vesting sovereign power in the people, moving beyond "mechanical" registration.
- Oswago urged leaders to engage rather than blame young people for apathy, stressing that continuous registration must be matched by continuous education to build a democratic culture.
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