The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered more than 2.6 million new voters in the recently completed voter registration drive.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethokon said the commission recorded a total of 2,612,725 new voters by the time the exercise ended on April 28, 2026.
He termed the registration a major breakthrough.
Ethokon explained that 267,249 voters were registered through continuous voter registration at constituency offices across the country starting from September 29, 2025.
Majority of the new voters, 2,345,476, he said were registered during the 30 day mass voter registration drive that ended on April 28.
Ethokon lauded Kenyans for supporting the exercise and helping the commission to achieve registration of new voters.
The chairman also noted that security challenges affected voter registration in some areas.
“These included threats and attacks targeting registration staff, which disrupted operations,” Ethokon said.
However, he said the commission worked closely with security agencies to ensure the safety of personnel and protect equipment which allowed the exercise to continue despite the challenges.
He also praised Kenyans, particularly the youth who participated in the voter registration mobilisation exercise.
“We thank every Kenyan who participated in the mobilisation and success of this enhanced continuous voter registration drive in the country. You’re truly our heroes,” Ethokon said.
He said the young people turned out in large numbers and actively encouraged others to register as well as senior citizens.
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