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Former IEBC CEO James Oswago says Kenya’s voter registration targets are unrealistic, citing weak civic mobilisation, short registration drives and low funding as key barriers to higher voter turnout.
The delay comes as Haiti continues to struggle with worsening insecurity that has displaced more than 1.4 million people, about 12 percent of the population. The scale of the crisis has raised serious concerns about whether authorities can organize a credible and inclusive vote.
The DP said they will lack the power to pick leaders of their choice in the next elections if they fail to get enlisted to vote.
In a statement on Saturday, Karua raised alarm over alleged reports that the commission may be unable to account for over 20,000 KIEMS kits, while also questioning the integrity of voter data on its public portal.
In a clarification issued on Saturday, the electoral body emphasised that only a specific group of voters—those who missed the biometric registration introduced in 2012—need to enrol again.
The move reflects growing efforts to strengthen diaspora participation and improve coordination between stakeholders in the electoral process.
In a notice, the electoral agency said the nationwide exercise will run daily until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, covering all days of the week, including weekends, in an effort to maximise access for eligible Kenyans.
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.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, as of March 24, 2026, about 250,391 new voters have been registered since the continuous registration exercise began on September 29, 2025. This falls short of the national target of 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Currently, Nairobi accounts for 49,055 new entries, with Kiambu contributing 20,404. Together, these two counties represent 27 per cent of all new registrations nationwide. Mombasa follows with 15,140 new voters, Machakos 11,687, and Nakuru 10,432. Other counties in the upper tier include Kitui at 9,401, Kisii 8,871, Kakamega 8,078, Meru 7,499, and Murang’a 7,267.
Tuko Kadi leader Ademba Allans says over 50,000 young Kenyans have registered to vote in a week, as the citizen-led campaign targets one million new voters nationwide before registration ends.
Applicants must be Kenyan citizens aged 19 and above, with a minimum of KCSE grade C- (minus) or its equivalent, and possess computer skills.