The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified circumstances surrounding a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University after a video clip circulating on social media raised questions about the process.
In a statement dated September 10, 2026, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the Commission was aware of the video and moved to clarify how the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and voter transfer processes are being conducted.
The Commission said every eligible Kenyan citizen has a constitutional right to apply for voter registration and vote at a polling station of their choice.
However, IEBC clarified that voter transfer services are currently available only at constituency offices across the country and are not offered at other locations.
“The Commission is currently undertaking Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) at all 290 IEBC Constituency Offices, all Huduma Centres and the Customer Experience Centre at Anniversary Towers, Nairobi,” the statement said.
The electoral agency explained that it may also deploy voter registration kits to strategic locations when necessary, depending on operational considerations.
According to IEBC, the deployment of registration kits to Kenyatta University was part of such an outreach initiative aimed at reaching eligible citizens.
“Where necessary and based on operational considerations, the Commission deploys voter registration kits to strategic locations to reach out and register eligible Kenyan citizens like what happened in Kenyatta University,” the Commission said.
IEBC also clarified the circumstances under which acknowledgement slips are issued during the registration exercise.
The Commission said acknowledgement slips are issued only to newly registered voters and not to people seeking to transfer their voting stations.
It explained that voters seeking transfers already have their details contained in the register of voters, meaning they do not require acknowledgement slips issued to newly registered voters.
The electoral agency further rejected any suggestion that it directs or influences voters on the polling stations they should select.
“The role of the IEBC is to facilitate the registration of eligible Kenyans as voters and DOES NOT direct, compel or influence voters to select a particular polling station,” it said.
The Commission said it had taken the allegations contained in the circulating video seriously and was working with relevant government agencies to determine whether any action was necessary.
It said appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law, including arrests where culpability is established.
IEBC also urged members of the public not to interfere with its electoral processes as it carries out its constitutional mandate.
“The Commission further urges members of the public to rely only on official information from the Commission and cautions against use of misinformation to disrupt peaceful co-existence among Kenyans,” Ethekon said.
The clarification comes as the electoral agency continues preparations for the 2027 General Election through voter registration and related processes.
IEBC encouraged Kenyans to rely on official communication from the Commission to avoid confusion arising from unverified information circulating on social media.