NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 4 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that Kenyans who registered as voters before 2012 must register afresh to be included in the current biometric voter register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The announcement comes as the Commission revealed that over 344,000 new voters have already been registered just days after the rollout of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In its latest update, IEBC said 344,316 new voters had been added to the register as of April 2, alongside 18,610 transfers and 329 updates of personal details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIndividuals who had previously enrolled as voters before 2012 are not part of the current biometric register unless they registered afresh,\u201d the Commission stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ongoing mass registration exercise, which began on March 30, will run for 30 days and is seen as a key step in preparing for the 2027 General Election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis nationwide mass registration drive is a critical milestone as we prepare for the 2027 General Elections,\u201d IEBC said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commission is targeting to register 2.5 million new voters during the exercise, which is being conducted across all 1,450 wards, Huduma Centres, institutions of higher learning, and constituency offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IEBC has urged Kenyans to take advantage of the Easter holiday period to register, warning that there will be no extension beyond the April 28 deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOnly 25 days remain\u2026 there will be no extension. The time to register is now,\u201d the Commission emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The electoral body also addressed concerns about voter registration and transfers, saying citizens do not need to travel to their home counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou do not need to travel to your home county. You can register from any centre and choose your preferred polling station,\u201d IEBC said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On transfers, IEBC insisted the process must be done physically at constituency offices, with biometric verification required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis process ensures proper verification and helps eliminate unlawful mass voter transfers not authorized by voters,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Commission is now calling on eligible Kenyans especially young people and first-time voters to turn up in large numbers and register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cParticipation in voter registration is a fundamental civic responsibility\u2026 Together, let us strengthen our democracy,\u201d IEBC said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the deadline fast approaching, IEBC warned against last-minute rush, urging citizens to register early to avoid delays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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