The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revealed that Nairobi and Kiambu counties are leading in new voter registrations under the ongoing ‘Tuko Kadi’ campaign.
According to data released by the commission, more than 250,000 new voters have been added to the national register since September 2025, signaling growing public participation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana noted that at the start of the exercise, Kenya had approximately 22.3 million registered voters, with the latest figures reflecting steady progress in expanding the voter base.
Nairobi tops the list with 49,055 new registrations, followed by Kiambu County with 20,404. The two counties together account for 27 per cent of all new voters, highlighting strong turnout in urban and peri-urban areas where access to registration centres and voter awareness campaigns is higher.
Mombasa County follows with 15,140 new voters, while Machakos and Nakuru have recorded 11,687 and 10,432 registrations respectively. Other counties also showing notable activity include Kitui with 9,401, Kisii at 8,871 and Kakamega at 8,078.
In the Mt Kenya region, Meru has registered 7,499 voters, closely followed by Murang’a with 7,267.
However, some counties continue to lag behind, with Mandera recording 994 new voters, Elgeyo Marakwet 552, Lamu 578, Tana River 241 and Isiolo posting the lowest at just 112 registrations.
Demographic data from the exercise shows a near balance between male and female registrants, with men accounting for 50.9 per cent and women at 49.1 per cent.
Interestingly, older voters aged between 36 and 40 dominate the registration figures, making up over 67 per cent of new registrants. Youth aged between 18 and 35 account for about 32 per cent, although the commission says this is expected to rise as mobilisation efforts intensify.
Mukhwana said the ‘Tuko Kadi’ campaign is beginning to attract more young people, with reports indicating a growing turnout among first-time voters.
To support the ongoing exercise, the IEBC has deployed over 12,000 personnel, including registration clerks, voter assistants and ICT staff, to ensure efficiency across the country.
The commission is now preparing to roll out the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise from March 30 for a period of 30 days.
IEBC is targeting at least 2.5 million new voters in the first phase, with an overall goal of registering 6.3 million additional voters and reaching a projected total of 28.5 million ahead of the 2027 polls.
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