Voter Sues IEBC for Suspending Voter Registration Exercise

The exercise began last Monday on September 29, ahead of the 2027 general elections...

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A voter in Nairobi, Joseph Kinuthia Nyambura, has sued the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for suspending the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process in Embakasi North constituency. The suspension was enacted after a by-election was declared in Kariobangi North Ward, prompting Nyambura to term the move as unconstitutional and discriminatory.

Nyambura seeks a court order to compel the IEBC to resume voter registration immediately in all wards of Embakasi North, except Kariobangi North.
The IEBC’s decision, outlined in Gazette Notice No. 12009 of August 27, 2025, has left thousands of prospective voters stranded and allegedly violates their political rights.
The petition argues that continuing the suspension would have far-reaching consequences on political participation and compromise the integrity of future elections, denying citizens the opportunity to exercise their constitutional rights.

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