IEBC commissioner to Kenyans: Be patient with us, we’ll deliver
By Cynthia Lodite, September 29, 2025The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Alutalala Mukhwana has pleaded with Kenyans to be patient with the new commission team and stop judging them because of past experiences with other commissioners.
Alutalala made his remarks on Monday, September 29, 2025, during an interview with a local media house, where he firmly asked Kenyans to give them a chance to bring fresh air into Kenya’s electoral space.
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“Let’s not be tied to our past bad experiences and stifle a commission that is here to bring fresh air. Give us a chance,” Alutalala said.
On his part, the IEBC commissioner, while asking critics to give them a chance to prove their work, also asked Kenyans to only criticize the team based off the work much later.
“Tuiipe hii tume nafasi tuikashifu baadaye tukiiona iko na makosa; tusiikashifu kwa misingi ya yale yaliopita,” he added.
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Meanwhile, as Kenyans gear up to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, the IEBC Commissioner has assured Kenyans of a credible election process since there are new measures set to improve the electoral process.
According to Alutalala, IEBC will be capturing the eyes of new voters as an improvement of electoral processes to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the voters.
“We are capturing the eyes of new voters as an improvement of electoral processes to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the voters,” Alutalala said.
IEBC mass voter registration
Kenyans will have another chance to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will begin a nationwide mass voter registration exercise on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Voter registration is a process that ensures only eligible citizens participate in elections. By registering, Kenyans gain the right to cast their ballots and influence leadership at both national and local levels.
The IEBC says the exercise is an opportunity for new voters to get listed, for those who have changed residence to update their details, and for all citizens to confirm their information.
Below are the key requirements and processes to note.
Eligibility for registration
According to Article 83 of the Constitution, eligibility to register as a voter is based on several conditions. A person must be a Kenyan citizen and at least 18 years old.
They are also required to present either a valid national identification card or a valid Kenyan passport.