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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 17, 2026
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IEBC Seeks Sh502mn to Boost Diaspora Voter Registration Ahead of 2027
Acting CEO Moses Sunkuli highlighted a stark disparity between the estimated diaspora population and actual voter registration. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is requesting Sh502 million to improve diaspora voter registration and participation for the 2027 General Election, citing significant funding shortfalls.
- The IEBC needs Sh502 million but has only been allocated Sh400 million, preventing diaspora mapping and registration activities this financial year.
- The IEBC, represented by Acting CEO Moses Sunkuli, highlighted that only 10,443 Kenyans abroad registered to vote in 2022, despite an estimated diaspora population exceeding 1.4 million.
- Key obstacles include the limited number of diaspora voting centers (12 countries in 2022) and legal restrictions tied to the presence of Kenyan embassies or consulates, alongside low awareness and passport control issues for some migrant workers.
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