The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expressed concern over the extremely low voter registration turnout in Nyamira County, where only 18 new voters have registered so far.
In an update shared on Friday evening, the commission revealed that Nyamira recorded the fewest new registrations nationwide, even as the overall voter registration numbers remained disappointing as of October 8, 2025.
Across the country, the IEBC registered a total of 20,754 new voters, with 3,207 transfers and 61 updates. However, the commission noted that turnout among the targeted youth especially those who recently acquired national ID cards remains significantly below expectations.
“While we commend this progress, turnout among the targeted youth remains lower than expected,” said IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, during a consultative meeting with civil society and community-based organisations in Mombasa on August 13, 2025.
He urged all eligible citizens to visit the nearest constituency office and register to ensure their voices are heard in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
According to the IEBC report, Nairobi County led the registration exercise with 4,804 new voters, 1,105 transfers, and 10 updates. Mombasa followed with 1,379, and Kiambu came third with 1,203 new registrations.
Other counties recorded fewer than 1,000 new voters, with Machakos (923), Nakuru (840), Kisii (728), Kakamega (608), Murang’a (588), and Siaya (564) among the top performers outside the leading counties.
Counties with the lowest figures included Tana River (42), Lamu (36), Isiolo (81), Tharaka Nithi (70), Samburu (67), Elgeyo Marakwet (75), and Nyamira (18).
Despite the low numbers, the IEBC remains optimistic that its new voter registration system featuring enhanced ID scanning, additional registration kits, and Huduma Centre integration will help the commission reach its 6.3 million voter registration target before 2027.
