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April 26, 2026
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Nyanza professionals embark on voter registration drive

Nyanza professionals embark on voter registration drive

With days remaining before the voter registration window closes, a group of professionals from Nyanza has deployed call centre agents to reach out to eligible voters across the four counties...

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A group of Nyanza professionals has launched a voter registration drive using call centre agents to boost civic participation ahead of the upcoming elections. The initiative aims to reach eligible voters who have national IDs but are not registered, and those eligible for new IDs.

  • Over 1.2 million eligible residents in the four Nyanza counties (Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, and Migori) are yet to register as voters, with approximately 80,000 identity cards uncollected.
  • The effort is spearheaded by a team of Nyanza professionals, with support from the national government and collaboration with the NGAO team.
  • Call centre agents report that some individuals are reluctant to register, citing the absence of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga from the ballot.

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