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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 1, 2026
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Youth leaders demand NYC polls postponement over voter education, portal failures
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Youth leaders from across Kenya have demanded the postponement of National Youth Council (NYC) elections, citing cancelled voter education sessions, portal failures and low registration…..
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Youth leaders across Kenya are demanding the postponement of the National Youth Council (NYC) elections, citing significant issues with voter education and portal functionality.
- Only about 207,000 young people registered, a stark contrast to the estimated 15 million youth population, leading to concerns about representation.
- The National Youth Council (NYC) Secretariat is accused of abruptly cancelling voter education sessions and experiencing portal failures on critical registration days.
- The leaders are also calling for the vetting of aspirants to ensure the NYC remains non-partisan, as election rules bar political party officials from contesting.
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