Leaders in Kiambu County have rallied behind the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as it intensifies efforts to boost voter registration ahead of the 2027 General Election.
This follows a high-level stakeholders’ forum held at Kiambu National Polytechnic, which brought together more than 50 participants drawn from government, security agencies, political leadership, civil society, religious groups, youth representatives and grassroots organisations.
The engagement, led by IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu and Kiambu County Election Manager Aron Mutuiri, focused on strengthening public participation in the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise while promoting inclusivity and trust in the electoral process.
Speaking during the forum, Nderitu reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to taking services closer to wananchi to ensure that all eligible voters are registered. She noted that registration kits have been deployed across the country to support the exercise.
“We are deepening democracy by going to where Kenyans are and ensuring every eligible citizen is registered,” she said.
The Commissioner clarified that individuals whose biometric data has never been captured must register afresh, urging wananchi to verify their details through IEBC platforms to avoid errors.
According to IEBC data, Kiambu County has already recorded about 34,000 new voters within the first week of the exercise, against a target of over 145,000. Nderitu called for increased turnout to meet the set target.
She also addressed concerns about polling stations, assuring residents that allocation will be done after the registration phase, once data is consolidated.
“There should be no cause for alarm. All registered voters will be assigned polling stations that meet the required threshold,” she explained.
On matters of security, Kiambu Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Titus Macharia assured residents that the government is prepared to guarantee peaceful elections. He urged political leaders to avoid incitement and promote unity.
“Elections are a national security issue, and we must ensure they are conducted peacefully,” he said.
Stakeholders at the forum also raised concerns over gaps in civic education, with calls for IEBC to enhance communication and involve local leaders more actively in voter awareness campaigns.
Hospital Ward MCA John Njiru noted that many residents remain unclear about registration procedures and polling details, stressing the need for better grassroots engagement.
Participants agreed that credible elections require collaboration among all stakeholders, including voters, leaders and institutions.
The forum highlighted the importance of transparency, public trust and civic education as key pillars in delivering a credible and peaceful 2027 electoral process.
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