IEBC voter registration drive nears close with 1.8mn new voters recorded
IEBC noted that Kenyans will head to the polls on August 10, 2027, to elect leaders for six elective positions. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is nearing the end of its Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) drive, having recorded a significant influx of new voters.
- 1,876,274 new voters registered as of April 23, 2026.
- The IEBC is the electoral body conducting the registration.
- The drive is crucial for building an accurate Register of Voters ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.
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