The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 90,020 voters in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive as of October 31, 2025.
In an update released on Sunday, the Commission said the exercise, conducted across all 290 constituency offices, continues to attract steady turnout as eligible Kenyans enlist as new voters, transfer their voting details, or make necessary updates.
The Commission also reported 15,619 transfers and 188 updates over the period.
IEBC noted that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive remains central to strengthening Kenya’s democratic process ahead of future elections and upcoming by-elections.
Among the counties that recorded high voter registration, Nairobi led the country with 16,512 new voters, followed by Kiambu with 9,917. Nakuru registered 3,265 new voters, while Machakos and Meru posted 4,026 and 3,128 new voters respectively.
Other counties with significant numbers included Murang’a (3,330), Kitui (3,552), Kilifi (1,697), Kisumu (2,287), and Bungoma (2,351).
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the Commission remains committed to ensuring every eligible Kenyan is able to participate in the electoral process.
He encouraged political parties, faith-based organizations, civil society groups, and the media to rally citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to register and verify their voter details.
“A credible and up-to-date voter register is the cornerstone of free, fair and transparent elections,” the statement reads, underscoring the need for the public to take personal responsibility in securing their democratic right.
The IEBC further clarified that continuous voter registration did not take place in 24 areas scheduled for by-elections on November 27, 2025, in accordance with electoral guidelines that suspend changes to the voter register in constituencies preparing for polls.
The update comes as the Commission published official Gazette Notices setting out the full roadmap for the by-elections.
It announced the details on October 31, confirming the candidates cleared to contest, the polling centres, tallying points, and areas where no voting will take place.
In the notices, the Commission confirmed that Mitkei and Tembelio Wards will not have ballots cast. The two areas were declared uncontested, meaning the nominated candidates will take up their seats without undergoing a competitive vote, a process permitted under election rules where only one valid candidate is presented.
With campaigns already underway, the electoral body has reminded contestants that the official campaign window closes on November 24. All candidates are required to end public rallies and promotions 48 hours before polling day, in line with the laws governing elections in the country.
