The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reaffirmed that no Kenyan will be denied the opportunity to register as a voter, emphasizing its commitment to an inclusive and transparent electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during his first public appearance since his appointment as acting Chief Executive Officer, Moses Sunkuli told the National Assembly’s Constitution Oversight Implementation Committee (COIC) that the ongoing exercise is specifically targeting individuals who have never registered before.
“What we are doing right now is registering people who have never been captured in the system. Those who are unsure can verify their status through our portal and proceed to register if not listed,” Sunkuli explained.
He assured Kenyans that the commission has the capacity to register all eligible voters within the 30-day period, urging unregistered citizens to take advantage of the opportunity.
“There is no mystery about the process. We are simply asking Kenyans to turn out in large numbers because we have the capacity to register them within the set timeframe,” he added.
Lawmakers and stakeholders, including the Federation of Women Lawyers, Mzalendo Trust, and the Centre for Minority Rights, emphasized the need for greater inclusion of special interest groups such as youth and persons with disabilities.
COIC Chairperson Bernard Kitu noted that the 2027 elections must be transparent and inclusive, ensuring active participation from all groups.
Other leaders, including Gitonga Mukunji and Mary Wamaua, called for increased civic education and efforts to rebuild public confidence in the electoral body.
The IEBC has recently intensified outreach programs, particularly targeting young voters through university-based registration drives, with a goal of registering over six million new voters ahead of the 2027 polls.
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