Last-Minute Rush as Young Voters Turn Out in Large Numbers for IEBC Registration Exercise

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Youth turned up in large numbers at voter registration centres across the country on Tuesday as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) concluded the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.

In Kahawa West, young people flocked to registration centres on the final day of the mass voter registration drive, creating a last-minute surge as many rushed to beat the deadline.

Officials at various centres reported increased activity compared to previous days, with queues forming early in the morning and continuing throughout the day.

The turnout reflected heightened interest among young voters, many of whom were registering for the first time.

The exercise is part of IEBC’s broader effort to expand the voter base ahead of future elections, with a particular focus on youth participation.

Similar scenes were reported in Garissa Township Constituency, where registration officials said the region had already achieved 92 per cent of its target as the exercise came to a close.

Authorities expressed optimism that the constituency would meet or come very close to its overall registration goal by the end of the day.

Speaking to the press, registration officer Abdi Yunis Mohammed said the constituency was nearing its target, with fewer than 500 voters remaining to be registered.

“Huku shughuli ya usajili wa wapigakura ulioimarishwa ukikamilika leo, eneo bunge la Garissa mjini limenakili asilimia 92 ya wapiga kura wapya kufikia sasa,” alisema.

“Tumekaribia idadi ya waliokuwa wakilengwa kwenye usajili huo kwa upungufu wa watu chini ya mia tano ambao tunatarajia kuwasajili kufikia mwisho wa siku ya leo.”

The strong turnout in Garissa was attributed to increased mobilisation efforts by local leaders and civic education initiatives aimed at encouraging voter registration.

Officials noted that awareness campaigns played a key role in informing residents about the importance of participating in the electoral process.

Across the country, IEBC had set up multiple registration centres to make the process more accessible, particularly in densely populated urban areas and remote regions.

The final day rush highlighted both the success of the mobilisation efforts and the tendency among some citizens to wait until the last moment to take part in such exercises.

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