The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a public notice marking the final six days to the closure of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, urging eligible Kenyans to register before the deadline on Tuesday, 28th April 2026.
Final Call for Voter Registration
IEBC has confirmed that the ongoing exercise will officially conclude on 28th April 2026. Citizens who have not yet registered are being encouraged to do so immediately to avoid being locked out of the electoral process.
The Commission reiterated that individuals are not required to travel to their home counties to register. Through the deployment of mobile and open registration kits across the country, citizens can register at any designated center and choose their preferred polling station nationwide.
This method aims to eliminate logistical challenges and encourage participation, particularly among populations in rural or temporary regions.
Despite the nationwide rollout, IEBC clarified that voter registration is currently suspended in specific electoral areas. These include Porro Ward, Endo Ward, Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Ol Kalou Constituency, Malava Constituency, and Mbeere North Constituency.
The suspension is due to ongoing by-elections or active election petitions in these regions. The Commission noted that this measure is necessary to maintain electoral integrity and avoid procedural conflicts.
Advancing Democratic Participation
The ECVR exercise is being conducted under the theme “Deepening Democracy in Kenya Through Inclusive Voter Registration.” IEBC maintains that expanding the voter base is critical to strengthening democratic governance and ensuring fair representation.
The Commission has also called on stakeholders, including civil society organizations and community leaders, to support voter mobilization efforts during the final days of the exercise.
The IEBC has intensified its public sensitization campaign in the final days of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, urging eligible citizens to take advantage of the remaining time before the deadline. The Commission emphasized the importance of timely registration to ensure full participation in upcoming electoral processes.
With the deadline fast approaching, IEBC’s message is unequivocal: eligible voters must act now. The Commission’s expanded infrastructure and flexible registration options remove traditional barriers, placing responsibility on citizens to take part in the democratic process.
Failure to register within the stipulated timeframe will mean exclusion from upcoming electoral exercises, making the final days of ECVR critical for national civic participation.
