Former Chief Justice and United Green Movement presidential flagbearer David Maraga has urged Kenyans who are yet to register as voters to take advantage of the remaining days of the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

In an X post dated April 19, 2026, he praised the increase in new registrations under the #NikoKadi campaign, which has recorded over 1.37 million new voters since its launch on March 30, 2026.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission confirmed that 1,370,930 new voters were registered between March 30 and April 16. Nairobi led with 150,166 new registrations, followed by Kiambu, Kakamega, Nakuru, and Machakos counties.

The Commission noted strong participation from young first-time voters as well as elderly citizens in some regions.

Maraga said the youth-led mobilisation reflects civic engagement and urged continued participation as the exercise nears its end on April 28. “To the young Kenyans who have driven the #NikoKadi movement… you are the conscience of this nation,” he stated.

Access challenges and IEBC operations

Maraga raised concerns over the accessibility of registration services, noting that many citizens face long distances to reach constituency offices. He said this has particularly affected persons living with disabilities and communities in remote areas.

“Access to voter registration is not a privilege. It is a right,” he said, calling for improved access points to ensure wider inclusion in the electoral process.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has deployed registration kits to wards, universities, and Huduma Centres during the enhanced phase. It has also allowed citizens to register at any centre regardless of home constituency, with exceptions in areas under by-elections or legal disputes.

Diaspora voting and policy recommendations

Maraga also called for the resumption of voter registration for Kenyans living abroad, stating that their continued exclusion from the process is a concern.

He urged the electoral body to extend registration services in public universities for an additional three months after the current exercise concludes.

The current voter registration phase is set to revert to standard constituency-based operations after April 28, 2026.

Maraga urged eligible Kenyans who have not registered to do so within the remaining days, saying participation in the electoral process remains central to shaping national leadership.