The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released its latest voter registration statistics, showing that a total of 90,020 new voters were added to the register across the country as at 31st October 2025. The figures also include 15,619 voter transfers and 188 updates of particulars, bringing the total number of registration activities to 105,827 in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
According to the report signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, the exercise continues to gain momentum nationwide as more Kenyans prepare for the 2027 General Election.
In the Lower Eastern region, which covers Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, the latest data paints an interesting picture of voter mobilization ahead of the next polls. Kitui County recorded 3,552 new voters, ranking fifth nationally and the highest in the Ukambani region. Machakos County followed with 4,026 new registrations, though it saw a significantly larger number of 367 transfers—an indicator of high voter mobility within the county. Makueni County registered 1,309 new voters and recorded 79 transfers.
Combined, the three Ukambani counties added 8,887 new voters to the national tally, accounting for roughly 10 percent of all new registrations. Analysts interpret these numbers as a reflection of renewed political activity in the Lower Eastern region, where voter registration often signals early mobilization by grassroots networks linked to leading political blocs ahead of the 2027 elections.
At the national level, Nairobi City emerged at the top with 16,512 new voters, followed by Kiambu with 9,917, Machakos with 4,026, Kitui with 3,552, and Meru with 3,128. In terms of transfers, Nairobi recorded 5,388, while Mombasa had 1,791, Kiambu 1,766, and Nakuru 957. Kiambu and Nakuru also led in the number of voter detail updates, with 36 and 34 respectively.
The IEBC noted that the registration exercise did not take place in 24 electoral areas where by-elections are scheduled for 27th November 2025.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to maintaining a credible and up-to-date voter register, calling on political parties, civil society, religious groups, and the media to help mobilize unregistered citizens. “A credible register remains the cornerstone of free, fair, and transparent elections. Every eligible Kenyan must take part in shaping the country’s democratic future,” said Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon in the official statement.
The Commission further emphasized that it continues to facilitate Continuous Voter Registration across all its 290 constituency offices nationwide, noting steady progress as citizens take advantage of the opportunity to register as new voters, transfer their registration to preferred polling stations, or update their details where necessary. IEBC reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that every eligible Kenyan has the opportunity to play their part in shaping the country’s democratic future.
The numbers from the Lower Eastern region are likely to attract attention from political strategists ahead of the 2027 elections. With Kitui and Machakos ranking among the top ten counties nationally, the data suggests a growing political reawakening in the Wiper stronghold—an area expected to play a crucial role in former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential strategy and broader coalition talks. Observers say the Machakos–Kitui voter surge could also influence regional power dynamics, especially as local leaders intensify calls for increased representation and resource allocation.
The IEBC report therefore underscores both national voter awareness and regional political mobilization, with Lower Eastern counties demonstrating strong participation in the ongoing voter registration exercise—a clear sign that the race to 2027 has already begun at the grassroots level.
