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February 4, 2026
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IEBC bets on digital platform to draw more young voters

IEBC bets on digital platform to draw more young voters

Youth to register as voters on new digital platform, where they will fill in their details online and submit biometrics at Huduma centres, IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon says...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is launching a nationwide voter registration drive in March 2026, aiming to register five million new voters, primarily targeting young people. To boost participation, the commission will introduce a digital pre-registration platform.

  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon stated that only about 200,000 Kenyans are currently registered.
  • The IEBC requires an additional Sh22 billion to successfully conduct the 2027 General Election.
  • The commission is engaging Parliament on legal reforms to meet the two-thirds gender rule, with proposed laws expected to be fast-tracked within four months.

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