Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended the application for registration of new voters, as well as change in registration of voters for Both Kenyans in the country and those living outside the country, to March 13th, 2023.
The commission through the chairperson Mr. Wafula Chebukati clarified that the move was necessary to allow the commission to enable the availability of the register of voters to the public.
Chebukati, through the Gazette notice, stated that this was for the verification of biometric data and particulars of registered voters.
“The commission notifies the public that this suspension is to enable the availability of the register of voters to the public for purposes of verification of biometric data and particulars of registered voters under sections 6A of the Elections Act, 2011,” Said Chebukati.
He further stated that the new Preliminary Register of Voters has been completed and is available for verification. This exercise will begin on May 4, 2022, and will last for 30 days.
Kenyans who have registered to vote but whose name or biometric data has not been captured correctly in the register of voters may claim the Registration Officer during this time.