IEBC bets on digital platform to draw more young voters

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.

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IEBC to Launch New Digital Platform for Kenyans Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to launch a new digital platform to boost voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections, particularly targeting young, tech-savvy Kenyans. Despite this, physical attendance for fingerprint capture will still be mandatory for full registration.