Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged Kenyans, especially the youth, to register as voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Addressing a press conference, the bishops from all the 28 dioceses meeting at Donum Dei in Karen, Nairobi asked the youth to take advantage of IEBC’s continuous voter registration exercise.
“We encourage all, especially the youth, to take up the challenge to view voter registration and participation in the 2027 general election as a concrete, peaceful, and constructive way to shape Kenya's future through the electoral process,” the bishops said in a joint statement.
IEBC targets 6.3 million new voters who have attained 18 years in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.
The bishops emphasised that lasting change is realised through both civic engagement and democratic participation.
“Every young person's vote is a voice of hope for a more accountable, inclusive, and compassionate nation. We therefore strongly urge all eligible youth to register,” they said.
They reminded the youth that registering as a voter secures their voice and contribution, enabling Kenya to continue growing in justice, peace, and unity.
“This is an important step in the process of setting right and rectifying the various Institutions and organs of Government.”
“We realise that the numbers of voter registration is still low. We encourage the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to increase the number of registration stations even in the remote areas.”
There has been a low turnout in several parts of the country since the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked off continuous voter registration exercise in September.
There was a low turnout in several parts of the country as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked off mass voter registration on Tuesday ahead of the 2027 general elections.
As of last week, IEBC had registered 90,020 new voters.
Nairobi County recorded the highest number of new registrations at 16,512, followed by Kiambu with 9,917, and Machakos with 4,026.
Other counties with notable figures included Mombasa (3,967), Meru (3,128), Nakuru (3,265), and Murang’a (3,330).
Counties with the lowest registration numbers included Tana River with 130, Samburu with 319, and Isiolo with 312.
IEBC has disclosed that after the November 27 by-elections, the commission will proceed to conduct mass voter registration, which would involve the Commission going to polling stations and schools.
This is different from the ongoing CVR, which is limited to IEBC offices across the 290 constituencies.
IEBC has warned against last-minute registration, stating that it brings about logistical challenges for the commission.
The continuous voter registration is still being conducted across the country except in areas where there are by-elections.
