According to IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana, more than 250,000 new voters have been successfully registered since the exercise began in September 2025.
At the onset, Kenya’s voter register stood at approximately 22.3 million, and the steady increase reflects growing public engagement in the democratic process.
Leading the registration surge is Nairobi, which has recorded an impressive 49,055 new voters. Closely following is Kiambu County with 20,404 registrations.
Leading the registration surge is Nairobi, which has recorded an impressive 49,055 new voters. Closely following is Kiambu County with 20,404 registrations.
Combined, these two regions contribute roughly 27 percent of all newly registered voters, underscoring the dominance of urban and peri-urban areas where awareness campaigns and access to registration centers are more effective.
Several other counties have also posted notable figures. Mombasa County registered 15,140 voters, while Machakos County and Nakuru County recorded 11,687 and 10,432 respectively.
Several other counties have also posted notable figures. Mombasa County registered 15,140 voters, while Machakos County and Nakuru County recorded 11,687 and 10,432 respectively.
In addition, Kitui County, Kisii County, and Kakamega County continued to show moderate participation with thousands of new registrations each.
In contrast, northern and sparsely populated regions reported significantly lower turnout. Mandera County registered just 994 voters, while Tana River County and Isiolo County lagged further behind with only 241 and 112 registrations respectively.
In contrast, northern and sparsely populated regions reported significantly lower turnout. Mandera County registered just 994 voters, while Tana River County and Isiolo County lagged further behind with only 241 and 112 registrations respectively.
These disparities highlight ongoing challenges such as limited access, infrastructure gaps, and lower mobilisation levels.
Demographic data from the IEBC indicates a near gender balance among new voters, with men accounting for 50.9 percent and women 49.1 percent.
Demographic data from the IEBC indicates a near gender balance among new voters, with men accounting for 50.9 percent and women 49.1 percent.
Interestingly, the majority of registrants fall within the 36 to 40 age bracket, contributing over 67 percent, while youth aged 18 to 35 make up about 32 percent.
However, Mukhwana noted that youth participation is gradually improving as outreach efforts intensify across the country.
To facilitate the exercise, the commission has deployed over 12,000 personnel, including clerks and ICT assistants, to ensure efficiency and transparency.
To facilitate the exercise, the commission has deployed over 12,000 personnel, including clerks and ICT assistants, to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Looking ahead, the IEBC is set to launch the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) phase from March 30, targeting 2.5 million new voters within 30 days as part of a broader goal of registering 6.3 million voters ahead of the 2027 polls.
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