Betty Kyallo discusses disappointment at low Gen Z voter registration
Kenyan media personality and entrepreneur Betty Kyallo has called on Kenyans — especially the youth — to take voter registration seriously, voicing frustration over what she described as “shockingly low” numbers recorded so far. In an Instagram post reacting to reports th..
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Kenyan media personality Betty Kyallo has expressed significant disappointment over the "shockingly low" voter registration numbers, urging Kenyans, especially the youth, to register. Her call comes as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) continues its registration drive for the 2027 General Elections amidst low turnout.
- Only about 50,000 new voters have registered nationwide, prompting Betty Kyallo to exclaim, "Fifty Thousand Pekee? Not Good at All!"
- Betty Kyallo, joined by other celebrities and civil society groups, is advocating for increased youth participation in the electoral process.
- The IEBC has attributed the low registration numbers to voter apathy, economic hardship, and political disillusionment, particularly among the millions of unregistered Generation Z and first-time voters.
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Kenyan hip-hop artist Henry Ohanga, known as Octopizzo, has announced his candidacy for the Kibra Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 general election, officially transitioning from music to politics. He is also encouraging Kibra residents to register to vote, hinting at a political run centered on “poverty-conscious leadership” and community empowerment. In a separate call, media personality Betty Kyallo expressed significant disappointment over the "shockingly low" voter registration numbers. Kyallo specifically urged the youth to register for the 2027 General Elections. Her call comes as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) continues its registration drive amidst low turnout.
