Natembeya asks Kenyans to report foreigners being registered as voters ahead of 2027 elections

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has urged Kenyans to remain alert and report any cases of suspected foreign nationals being registered as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. During the launch of Edwin Sifuna’s The Equitable Party (TEP) in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Natembeya reiterated his concerns about voter registration along the Kenya-Uganda border and advocated for independent investigations.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed accusations of unlawful foreign voter registration, stating that its systems have built-in safeguards against unauthorized enrolment. However, Natembeya's warning comes amid ongoing debates over the registration of individuals residing in border regions. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen maintains that Kenyan citizens living or working in neighboring countries have the right to obtain identification documents and register as voters.

Natembeya expressed clarity on the political establishment of the Linda Mwananchi movement, confirming that they have secured the name and have started the process of changing the party's name to Linda Mwananchi Movement. The movement has seen a surge in registrations during the Nairobi event, with 1,600 people registering within two hours. Yet, the registration platform subsequently stopped functioning, prompting Natembeya to appeal to the registrar for assistance.

Additionally, Natembeya announced that officials previously affiliated with ODM branches in various counties have joined the DAP-K. He emphasized that the voter registration dispute remains unresolved, with the IEBC denying any evidence of illegal foreign registrations and asserting that voter registration is limited to eligible Kenyan citizens.