Ndegwa Njiru: Kenyans are irresponsible voters
By Cynthia Lodite, April 3, 2026Kenyan political strategist and advocate Ndegwa Njiru has described Kenyans as irresponsible voters as the country gears up for the 2027 general elections.
Taking to his official X account on Friday, April 3, 2026, Njiru questioned Kenyans about electing corrupt leaders, warning of a corrupt, repetitive pattern.
“Fellow Kenyans, UNLESS you learn to elect presidents, governors, MPs, and MCAs without a whiff of scandal, they will continue stealing from everyone without any response,” Njiru said.
On his part, the political strategist explained how Kenyans’ voting irresponsibility would slowly transition to corrupt leaders.
“The great Kibaki had to sacrifice Murungaru, Kiraitu, and Mwiraria. I know Ruto was imposed on us by the Americans, but even Raila had some corruption issues. Kenyans are irresponsible voters. That is why they elect thieves,” he explained.
Voters registration
Njiru’s remarks have sparked at a time when Kenyans are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2027 general elections, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) embarking on an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise at the ward level.
The IEBC recently announced a projection of at least six million new voters as the commission embarks on the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise at the ward level.
In a post on the Commission’s official X account on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Commission announced that it is targeting at least 2.5 million new voter registrations during Phase One of the ECVR exercise.
“The planned EVCR will commence on 30th March 2026 across the country for 30 days. The target is 2.5 million new voter registrations during Phase One of the ECVR exercise,” IEBC stated.
According to the IEBC, the Electoral Commission projects at least 6.3 million new voters, a number that is expected to hit the IEBC’s target of 28.5 million voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The Commission projects a register of at least 6.3 million new voters to hit its projected target of 28.5 million voters for the 2027 General Election,” IEBC said.