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According to the Commission, earlier registers did not capture biometric details, meaning some older voters may not be included in the modern system unless they updated their records.
Ingonga pointed out that the goals of the Mimi ni Mkenya campaign are in line with the Constitution, including Article 10 on national values, Article 38 on political rights, and Article 81 on free and fair elections. He said these principles must be upheld at all times, not just during the voting period, to protect the credibility of the electoral process.
The remarks come shortly after President Ruto publicly declared his readiness for the next election cycle while on a four-day development tour in the Nyanza region. During his engagements, he embraced the youth-driven “Niko Kadi” message, which encourages voter registration and participation among young people.
The CEO revealed that in the 2017 General Election, the commission vetted 16,182 candidates, flagging 106 over integrity concerns, while in 2022, it processed 21,863 candidates and flagged 241.
Speaking to residents of Kasarani, the legislator said he was ready to seek the mandate to lead Nairobi County, framing his bid as a call for accountable leadership and citizen-driven governance.
Kuria unveiled his candidature through a colourful campaign poster shared on his X account, adopting the slogan “Niamba Ya Ruriri”, signaling a return to elective politics in his home county of Kiambu.
The MPs expressed alarm over what they termed as dangerous political rhetoric increasingly degenerating into violence.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Ojijo said the proposed partnership, if realized, would “redefine Kenya’s power dynamics” by merging UDA’s grassroots mobilisation with ODM’s national reach.