The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported that it added 90,020 new voters to the electoral register as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the country.
The commission said the numbers show progress in its efforts to help more Kenyans register as voters, update their details, or transfer to their preferred polling stations.
The update covers registrations the commission recorded up to October 31, 2025.
The IEBC reported that, beyond the newly registered voters, 15,619 people transferred their voter details to different polling stations, while 188 updated their particulars.
Nairobi County topped in new registrations with 16,512, followed by Kiambu and Machakos with 9,917 and 4,026 respectively. Other counties with notable figures included Mombasa with 3,967, Meru with 3,128, Nakuru with 3,265, and Murang’a with 3,330.
The counties with the lowest numbers included Tana River, which registered 130, Samburu 319, and Isiolo 312. Lamu registered 417 new voters, Marsabit recorded 284, and Laikipia recorded 739.
The commission explained that it did not conduct CVR in 24 electoral areas where by-elections will be held on November 27, 2025.
IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethokon reiterated the commission’s commitment to its mandate at Article 88(4) of the Constitution, which provides for a credible and current voter register. He appealed for support from political parties, civil society, faith-based organizations, the media, and other stakeholders in mobilizing all eligible citizens to take advantage of the exercise and either register, verify their status, or transfer to polling stations as they prefer.
“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 gets 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.
Specific updates remained low with only 188 changes recorded by the commission across the country. Nairobi reported 27 updates, Kiambu 36, Nakuru 34 while several counties such as Tana River, Lamu, and Wajir reported nil.
The commission urged citizens to take advantage of the ongoing registration exercise ahead of upcoming electoral events.
The Continuous Voter Registration exercise commenced on Monday, September 29, in the run-up to 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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