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Only 1.8 million new voters registered as IEBC ends drive

IEBC closes voter registration exercise with 1.87 million new voters registered ahead of the 2027 elections. [File Courtesy]

The country has been waiting with bated breath for the outcome of the voter registration exercise. Politicians, youth, Gen Z groups and clergy have all emphasised the need for Kenyans to register and participate in the 2027 General Election. The numbers so far underscore that urgency.

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