The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has intensified its push for inclusive voter participation, urging local leaders across the country to take an active role in mobilising communities for the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.
The appeal was made during a stakeholder engagement meeting in Bungoma County led by Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana on A pril 13, 2026.
He urged local leaders to act as mobilisation agents at the community level. “We urge all stakeholders present to become ambassadors of this process within your communities. Your voice and influence are very important in ensuring no eligible voter is left
Atutalala, who chairs the IEBC’s Voter Education, Partnerships and Outreach Committee, said voter registration remains central to credible elections.
“Voter registration is the foundation of any credible election. As a Commission, we are committed to ensuring that every eligible Kenyan, particularly youth, women, and persons with disabilities, is reached, informed, and facilitated to register. This exercise is not just administrative; it is a constitutional right and a civic duty,” he said.
Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka affirmed the county government’s support for the exercise, noting collaboration with stakeholders to enhance public awareness.
“As a county, we fully support the IEBC in this important exercise. We will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure our people understand the importance of registering as voters,” he said.
Nationwide surge in voter registration
The Bungoma engagement comes amid increased voter registration numbers across the country under the ECVR exercise.
The IEBC reported that 875,501 new voters were registered between March 30 and April 9, 2026, representing a sharp rise within a short period. During the same period, 49,502 voters transferred their polling stations, while 1,066 updated their personal details.
The Commission has attributed the growth to expanded access to registration centres, including County Assembly Wards, Huduma Centres, learning institutions, constituency offices, and the IEBC customer service centre in Nairobi.
The exercise continues daily, including weekends and public holidays, to improve accessibility.
The IEBC has also emphasised increased participation of Special Interest Groups, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
During a parliamentary committee session, Acting Commission Secretary/CEO Moses Sunkuli noted ongoing efforts to address gaps identified in previous electoral cycles, including gender representation challenges.
The Commission said the ECVR campaign, themed “Deepening Democracy in Kenya Through Inclusive Voter Registration,” aims to register 2.5 million new voters before the April 28 deadline.
Eligible citizens aged 18 and above have been urged to register, transfer, or update their details to strengthen the national voter register ahead of future elections
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