NAIROBI, Kenya – More than 90,000 Kenyans have been added to the voter roll in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, according to new figures released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The report, covering the period up to October 31, 2025, shows Nairobi, Kiambu, and Machakos counties leading in new voter registrations, with 16,512, 9,917, and 4,026 new voters respectively.
IEBC said the exercise, which began on September 29, 2025, has also seen 15,619 voters transfer their registration to new polling stations, while 188 updates have been recorded.
“The Commission notes steady progress as more citizens take advantage of this opportunity to register as new voters, transfer their registration to preferred polling stations, or update their details where necessary,” the IEBC stated.
Top and Bottom Counties
Nairobi also topped the list in voter transfers, with 5,388 people changing their polling stations, followed by Mombasa (1,791) and Kiambu (1,766).
At the other end, Tana River, Marsabit, and Isiolo recorded the fewest new registrations, with 130, 284, and 312 voters respectively.
Counties such as Tana River, Wajir, Mandera, Isiolo, and Nandi recorded no voter transfers.
Concerns Over Data and Pace
While the Commission says it remains committed to “safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process,” civil society groups have expressed growing concern over the exercise.
The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has called on IEBC to clarify how iris scan data collected during registration will be stored and used.
ELOG said that while biometric identification could strengthen voter verification, it also raises privacy and data protection concerns among the public.
The electoral body is targeting 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Elections, focusing on young Kenyans who have recently turned 18.
