Boniface Mwangi urges 10M Kenyans to register as voters for 2027 polls

Activist Boniface Mwangi has called upon 10 million Kenyan citizens who have yet to register as voters to obtain their voter cards before the 2027 General Election. On September 14, 2026, Mwangi expressed concern over the discrepancy between the 35 million Kenyans holding national identity cards and the 25 million registered voters.

This 10 million gap, he believes, could significantly sway the election's outcome. "Go ahead and get your voter's card," Mwangi urged, emphasizing the importance of participation in the electoral process. He drew parallels to the 2022 presidential election, where a few additional votes per polling station could have altered the result.

Mwangi noted that Raila Odinga, the Azimio presidential candidate, lost by approximately 233,000 votes, while around 7.8 million registered voters did not cast their ballots. "Those who stayed home helped this regime win. We cannot repeat the 2022 mistake," Mwangi cautioned. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is currently conducting voter registration ahead of the 2027 polls, with 2.93 million Kenyans registering as of August 20.

IEBC projects the voter register to reach about 28.5 million by the election, up from 22.1 million in 2022. Mwangi emphasized the importance of a clean, accurate, and verifiable Register of Voters. He urged Kenyans yet to register to take advantage of the ongoing exercise and obtain their voter cards, asserting that "Your one vote matters!"

The IEBC also urged citizens to register, verify their details, and reject misinformation as they prepare for the 2027 General Election.