Ethekon hails surge in youth voter registration as 30-day listing kicks off
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 30 - The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Erustus Ethekon has lauded the surge in youth voter registration in - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Erastus Ethekon has praised the significant increase in youth voter registration as the 30-day nationwide enhanced registration exercise begins. This surge is seen as a strong indicator of youth engagement in Kenya's democracy.
- The IEBC aims to register approximately 6.5 million new voters, with a target of 2.5 million during this 30-day period.
- Erastus Ethekon, the IEBC Chairman, launched the exercise in Shimoni, Kwale County.
- The commission is adopting a new strategy of engaging communities directly and establishing registration centers in universities and colleges to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.
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