Africa-Press – Kenya. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that 90,020 new voters have been added to the electoral register as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country.
In a statement seen by The Star, the commission said the numbers reflect progress in its efforts to ensure more Kenyans register as voters, update their details, or transfer to preferred polling stations.
The update covers registrations recorded up to October 31, 2025.
The IEBC reported that, in addition to newly registered voters, 15,619 people transferred their voter details to different polling stations, while 188 updated their particulars.
Nairobi County recorded the highest number of new registrations at 16,512, followed by Kiambu with 9,917, and Machakos with 4,026.
Other counties with notable figures included Mombasa (3,967), Meru (3,128), Nakuru (3,265), and Murang’a (3,330).
Counties with the lowest registration numbers included Tana River with 130, Samburu with 319, and Isiolo with 312.
In Lamu, 417 new voters were registered, while Marsabit recorded 284 and Laikipia 739.
The commission clarified that CVR did not take place in 24 electoral areas where by-elections are scheduled for November 27, 2025.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the commission remains committed to fulfilling its constitutional mandate under Article 88(4), which includes maintaining a credible, up-to-date voter register.
He called on political parties, civil society, faith-based organisations, the media, and other stakeholders to support the exercise by encouraging eligible citizens to register, verify their information, or transfer to their preferred polling stations.
“A credible and up-to-date voter register remains the cornerstone of free, fair, and transparent elections,” the statement read.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring every eligible Kenyan has an opportunity to participate in shaping the country’s democratic future.
The report also detailed voter transfer numbers, with Nairobi again leading at 5,388 transfers, followed by Kiambu (1,766), Nakuru (957), and Mombasa (1,791). Counties such as Wajir, Mandera, and Isiolo recorded no transfers.
Particular updates remained low, with only 188 changes nationwide. Nairobi reported 27 updates, Kiambu 36, and Nakuru 34, while several counties such as Tana River, Lamu, and Wajir reported none.
The commission urged citizens to take advantage of the ongoing registration exercise ahead of upcoming electoral events.
The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise began on Monday, September 29, as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election.
The registration drive aims to expand Kenya’s voter base from the current 22.1 million to include an estimated 6.3 million new voters.
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