He said the road to winning the next election starts with having as many registered voters as possible.
Speaking during a public engagement, Matiang’i said millions of young Kenyans are eligible to vote but remain unregistered.
He described this as a missed opportunity that could deny the youth a strong voice in deciding the country’s future.
According to him, young people carry the biggest burden of unemployment, high cost of living, and limited opportunities, yet many of them do not take part in elections.
Matiang’i said anyone who wants change must first register as a voter.
He explained that voting is not just a right, but a responsibility that allows citizens to choose leaders who understand their struggles.
He encouraged the youth to move in large numbers and ensure their names are captured in the voters’ register.
The former CS also challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to act with urgency.
He said the commission must roll out a nationwide mass voter registration exercise to make the process accessible to all Kenyans.
Matiang’i noted that many eligible voters live in remote areas, informal settlements, or busy towns where registration centres are either too far or rarely open.
He added that without a well-planned and inclusive registration drive, many citizens risk being left out.
Matiang’i stressed that the IEBC has a constitutional duty to ensure every eligible Kenyan has a fair chance to register and participate in elections.
He called for the use of mobile registration centres and extended registration hours to reach more people.