Wajir: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched the enhanced continuous voter registration exercise in Wajir County, calling on eligible residents to register in large numbers.
According to Kenya News Agency, County Election Manager Abdi Bashir Alinur announced that the exercise officially commenced on March 30, 2026, and will run for 30 days, concluding on April 28, 2026. The campaign is conducted under the theme ‘Deepening democracy in Kenya through inclusive voter registration,’ aiming to boost voter participation throughout the county.
Wajir County comprises six constituencies and 30 wards, with a total of 252 clerks deployed to facilitate the voter registration process at the field level. Additionally, voter registration assistants have been appointed in every ward to supervise the clerks, supported by a constituency ICT clerk in each constituency. The Commission has established registration targets for the county, which have been communicated to registration officers and assistant registration officers to guide the exercise effectively.
The voter registration will take place across designated centers, including the Wajir Huduma Centre. The County Election Manager emphasized the importance of this initiative, urging all eligible residents to participate actively in the exercise, highlighting its significance in reinforcing democratic processes and ensuring inclusive representation.
Abdi further clarified that applicants will need to present either a valid national identity card or a Kenyan passport to enroll as voters.