Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially launched a county-wide Continuous Voter Registration exercise, urging residents to take advantage of the opportunity and strengthen their role in Kenya’s democratic process.
Speaking in Khalwenge, Endebess Sub-County, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Natembeya emphasized the importance of active civic participation. He noted that registering as a voter is a critical step in empowering citizens to determine the future of their communities and the nation at large.
“This afternoon, I led the residents of Khalwenge, Endebess Sub-County, in officially launching the extensive Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Trans-Nzoia County. This initiative marks a major step toward empowering our community to take an active role in shaping our democracy,” Natembeya said.
The governor appealed to all eligible residents who have not yet registered to come forward, warning against apathy that could silence their voices in the coming elections.
“I urge all eligible voters to seize this opportunity to register and make their voices count. Together, let’s build a stronger and more vibrant democracy,” he added.
IEBC Raises Concern Over Low Turnout
Natembeya’s call comes at a time when the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns about the poor turnout in the ongoing national voter registration exercise.
On Monday, September 29, 2025, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu revealed that some registration centres were recording as few as three to five new voters in an entire day.
“From the reports we are getting one by one from the registration officers, some registered three, others five. It is a great concern to IEBC on the low voter turnout because once Kenyans do not turn up to register as voters, it means that they are excluding themselves from participating in their democratic processes,” she explained.
Nderitu reminded Kenyans that voter registration is the foundation of democracy, noting that only those registered can make their voices heard through the ballot.
The commission has set a national target of 6.3 million new voters during the ongoing registration exercise.
