The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) starting Monday, September 29, opening another window for eligible Kenyans to either register as new voters or update their details in readiness for the 2027 general election.
The exercise, IEBC said, will be conducted at all constituency offices across the country, with the exception of areas currently holding by-elections.
According to the commission, the initiative is part of its mandate to maintain an updated and credible voter register, which is a cornerstone of transparent and inclusive electoral processes.
Services on offer during the CVR exercise include fresh voter registration, correction or updating of voter details, transfer of registration to a different electoral area, and verification of voter information.
Citizens can also verify their details online through the IEBC portal at verify.iebc.or.ke.
To be eligible, one must be a Kenyan citizen aged 18 years and above, in possession of a valid national ID card or passport, and not previously registered as a voter.
However, individuals who have been convicted of an election offence within the past five years or declared to be of unsound mind are not allowed to register.
The IEBC has urged Kenyans who have recently attained the voting age to take full advantage of the opportunity, noting that participation in elections begins with registration.
The exercise will be conducted Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm.
Those who have changed their place of residence or wish to transfer their polling station are also encouraged to act early to avoid last-minute rushes when major voter listing drives are announced.
Commission chairperson Erastus Ethekon emphasised during a recent event that a credible register is central to free and fair elections, and that every citizen’s participation strengthens democracy.
