IEBC Expands Biometric System Amid Low Voter Registration Turnout - September 2025

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is updating its electoral processes ahead of future elections. A national voter registration drive has entered its second day, but election officials report a low turnout, noting several registration centers remained largely inactive. Simultaneously, the IEBC is expanding its voter biometric identification system to include iris recognition. This new method aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of voter identification. However, these system changes have been met with skepticism, as some Kenyans are expressing doubts about data security and the integrity of data management.