Gen Z ignites nationwide voter registration drive as IEBC falters
The Tuko Kadi campaign is now being used as the fulcrum onto which the young Kenyans are mobilising themselves into action...
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Kenyan youth are launching their own voter registration drive ahead of the 2027 General Election, taking matters into their own hands due to perceived delays by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
- Young Kenyans are proactively engaging in civic education and registration efforts, despite the IEBC reportedly lagging in these areas.
- Key players include Gen Z, who are spearheading the initiative, and the IEBC, the official electoral body.
- This grassroots movement highlights a growing sentiment among young voters to ensure their participation, even as official channels face criticism.
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Gen Z Ignites Nationwide Voter Registration Drive - March 2026
While the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) faces criticism for its slow pace in civic education, Kenya's Gen Z is stepping up to launch a nationwide voter registration drive. Kenyan youth are taking matters into their own hands due to perceived delays by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, organizing their own voter registration efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. A High Court in Kericho has ruled John Chebochok unfit to hold public office, citing constitutional violations related to leadership and integrity, setting a precedent for candidate vetting in the 2027 election.
