Natembeya launches continuous voter registration in Trans-Nzoia
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has called on residents to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, stressing the importance of active civic participation in strengthening democracy.
Speaking in Khalwenge, Endebess Sub-County, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, where he officially launched the county-wide registration drive, Natembeya stated that the initiative is a crucial step toward empowering citizens to shape the future of their community and the country.
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“This afternoon, I led the residents of Khalwenge, Endebess Sub-County, in officially launching the extensive Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Trans-Nzoia County. This initiative marks a major step toward empowering our community to take an active role in shaping our democracy,” he said.
The governor urged all eligible residents who have not yet registered to seize the opportunity and ensure their voices are heard in upcoming elections.
“I urge all eligible voters to seize this opportunity to register and make their voices count. Together, let’s build a stronger and more vibrant democracy,” he added.
IEBC on voter registration
This comes shortly after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) raised concerns over the alarmingly low turnout in the ongoing voter registration exercise across the country.
Speaking at a local TV station on Monday, September 29, 2025, IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu revealed that field reports from registration officers indicate very low numbers, with some centres registering as few as three to five people in an entire day.
“From the reports we are getting one by one from the registration officers, some registered three, others five. It is a great concern to IEBC on the low voter turnout because once Kenyans do not turn up to register as voters, it means that they are excluding themselves from participating in their democratic processes,” she said.
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Nderitu stressed that voter registration is the foundation of democracy and reminded Kenyans that their voice can only be heard through the ballot box.
“Every Kenyan is encouraged to register and to participate in the electoral processes because by doing that, that is how your vote becomes your voice,” she added.
The commission set a national target of registering 6.3 million new voters during the exercise.
