Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to take advantage of the voter registration exercise spearheaded by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In an update on Monday, September 29, Gachagua urged citizens to recognize the power of their vote in shaping the country’s future.
He said the voter’s card remains the most effective tool for influencing governance and safeguarding democratic rights.
"Your vote is your choice, your shield and your strength. The tool for change is the voters card, come out today and register as voters," he said.
Elsewhere, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu has revealed that the electoral body has made changes to its voter registration system.
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Speaking earlier Monday, Nderitu said IEBC has replaced the Biometric Voter Registration System (BVR) kits with tablets.
The IEBC Commissioner explained that the BVR kits were bulky, prompting the commission to adopt lighter tablets instead.
"What is different in this voter registration is that we have a new system. Before the 2022 general election, the equipment for registration was the BVR kit. It was a bit cumbersome, but right now we only have a tablet we are using to register voters," she revealed.
Nderitu also disclosed that in the new voter registration system, the commission will capture the fingerprints and iris of voters.
"We have also enhanced the features of that tablet. The registration system is now able to capture not only your fingerprints but also your iris, and it’s faster than the previous one," she added.
Nderitu also noted that Kenyans can now register at any constituency office and have their details assigned to their preferred polling station.
"At the constituency office, we have two kits, one dedicated to registering Kenyans from all over the country. This makes the process more accessible. For example, if you are in Nairobi and want to register in Kisumu East, you can do it here in Nairobi, and it will reflect in Kisumu East, so you don’t have to travel to your constituency," she further said.
In a statement on Thursday, August 28, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the exercise is aimed at giving eligible Kenyans an opportunity to register as voters.
"The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wishes to inform the public that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will resume on Monday, 29th September 2025, in line with its constitutional mandate under Article 88(4) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
"This exercise is a vital step in ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to participate in shaping the country’s future through democratic elections. It is particularly directed towards young people who have recently attained 18 years, and all citizens who have not yet registered or need to update their voter information," the statement read.
Ethekon appealed to the public, particularly the youth, to take advantage of the exercise and register as voters ahead of the elections.
"The Commission urges all eligible Kenyans, especially the youth who have recently attained voting age, to seize this opportunity and take the first step in shaping the future. Registering to vote is not just a constitutional right - it is a powerful act of responsibility.
"Your voice matters. As we look ahead to the General Election on 10th August 2027, let us commit to building a nation where every voice counts. Let’s be the generation that doesn’t sit back - but stands up, shows up, and votes for Kenya," the statement concluded.
