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Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Oketch said many young Kenyans move to towns and cities in search of jobs but remain registered to vote in their home counties, leaving some unable to afford the cost of travelling back on election day.
Onyonka highlighted that the financial rewards associated with political office could further contribute to public disillusionment, particularly among younger Kenyans who see elections as contests for access to wealth
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Ndungu said Kiambu's economy, valued at about Sh860 billion, is the third largest among Kenya's 47 counties after Nairobi and Nakuru, yet residents are not receiving value commensurate with the county's economic strength
The gazettement brings to a close an election that drew countrywide attention and unfolded amid political rivalry, violence and claims of voter intimidation.
The exercise is now taking place at polling stations across the constituency under the watch of candidates' agents, accredited observers and the media before results are forwarded for constituency tallying.
IEBC said the vote counting process would begin immediately after polling closed at 5 pm, with presiding officers opening ballot boxes and counting votes at polling stations in full view of agents, observers and the media.
The former Deputy President also commended young people who had accompanied elderly voters to polling stations, saying they had demonstrated responsibility by ensuring older members of the community were able to participate in the election.
Speaking after casting his ballot at Huruma Primary School on Thursday, Muchina said the high voter turnout reflected residents' enthusiasm to exercise their democratic right and choose a leader who would represent them for the remaining term in Parliament.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Kibet pointed to the untapped strength of young people, noting that they hold great potential to drive growth across key sectors of the economy. He urged them to focus on issue-based leadership while embracing opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure and the digital economy.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has encouraged all eligible Kenyans, especially millennials and Gen Z voters, to participate and ensure their voices are heard in the 2027 elections.