The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has surpassed its voter registration target in Kiambu Constituency, recording more than 10,000 new voters as the first phase of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise comes to a close.
The 30-day registration drive, which began on March 30 and ended on April 28, 2026, saw an impressive turnout, exceeding the initial target of 9,922 new voters set by constituency officials. The milestone has been attributed to a coordinated mobilisation effort that brought together various stakeholders across the constituency.
Kiambu Constituency Registration Officer Beatrice Saki Muli had earlier outlined ward-specific targets, including Township (3,939), Ndumberi (2,520), Riabai (1,817), and Ting’ang’a (1,646). The commission’s success in surpassing these figures reflects growing public awareness and participation in the electoral process.
IEBC officials credit the achievement to extensive civic education campaigns and strategic outreach initiatives. Registration drives were extended beyond traditional centres to include churches, sports grounds, and town centres, with some teams conducting door-to-door campaigns to reach more eligible voters.
Stakeholders such as youth leaders, religious groups, women’s organisations, chiefs, and political aspirants played a key role in mobilising residents. Their involvement helped address earlier concerns about low awareness, particularly among young people who were urged to register in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
Muli emphasised that the voter registration and transfer processes are conducted under strict procedures to safeguard the integrity of the voter register. She noted that voter transfers are handled exclusively at the constituency office due to the need for secure internet connectivity.
“Transfer of voters is not being done by clerks but by the constituency office because it requires internet connectivity, and this now becomes a security issue,” she explained.
Nationally, IEBC had recorded over 1.8 million new voters by April 23, alongside more than 159,000 voter transfers. This forms part of the commission’s broader target of registering 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, while overseeing the exercise in other regions, commended the collaboration between government officers, civil society, and community leaders in driving the registration effort.
With the first phase concluded, attention now shifts to sustaining momentum and ensuring more eligible Kenyans are registered in subsequent phases, as the country prepares for the next general election.
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