Game of numbers: Race for Kenya’s 6.3m new voters as IEBC intensifies listing

There is an estimated 12 million Kenyans yet to registers as voters...

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Kenya's upcoming voter registration drive, set to commence on March 30, has ignited a fierce political contest between the Ruto administration and the opposition as both vie to secure millions of new voters, potentially shaping the 2027 General Election.

An estimated 12 million Kenyans with national ID cards are eligible but not registered as voters.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) aims to register at least 2.5 million new voters in the initial phase.
Both political factions are actively campaigning, utilizing the 'Niko Kadi' ('I am registered') slogan, with a particular focus on mobilizing young people and those with uncollected national IDs.

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