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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
April 25, 2026
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Former CJ Maraga urges youth to register as voters
Former CJ David Maraga has urged young people in Kisumu to register as voters, warning that low turnout could shape Kenya’s political future...
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has urged the youth to prioritize voter registration, warning that low turnout could negatively impact Kenya's future. He emphasized the significant power of young people, who constitute about 75% of the population, in shaping electoral outcomes.
- Maraga expressed concern that current voter registration numbers are "not very encouraging" against set targets.
- He highlighted the risk of entrenched leadership that neglects youth welfare due to low participation.
- Maraga also noted the issue of uncollected national identity cards, with approximately 1.4 million eligible Kenyans yet to register as voters.
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