The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a special voter registration drive at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, specifically targeting young Kenyans. The initiative aims to boost youth participation in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 elections.

• The IEBC aims to register 6.3 million new voters by the 2027 polls.
• Key figure: IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
• This drive coincides with the ongoing People’s Dialogue Festival, making registration more accessible during a civic engagement event.