IEBC announces 875,501 new voters registered in 10 days as ECVR gains momentum
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, April 11, 2026The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported a significant surge in voter registration, with 875,501 new voters enrolled between March 30 and April 9, 2026, under the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.
In its most recent update, the Commission noted in a press release on Friday, April 10, 2026, that Kenyans have strongly reacted with patriotism, and the turnout indicates an increased interest in participating in the country’s democratic processes.
The most recent number shows that the number of new voters has increased drastically by 531,185 since the last update released on 3rd April 2026.
“The patriotic spirit displayed by Kenyans over the past week deeply inspires the Commission. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation and congratulations to the hundreds of thousands of citizens who have stepped forward to claim their right to vote. New registered voters: The number of new registered voters since the beginning of ECVR, from 30th March 2026 to 9th April 2026, is 875,501. Therefore, since the last update of 3rd April 2026, the Commission has recorded an increase of 531,185 new voters,” the IEBC press release stated in part.
Increase in transfers and data updates.
In addition to new registrations, the IEBC announced that 49,502 voters have been able to change their registration to new polling stations that will enable them to have more convenience in future elections. Furthermore, 1,066 citizens made amendments or changed their personal information in the voter register in the same period.
The Commission stressed that the exercise underway is aimed at making the exercise inclusive and accessible so that all eligible Kenyans can take part without undue limitations.
To ensure maximum turnout, the IEBC ensured that voter registration was being undertaken on a daily basis during the ECVR period, even on weekends and during public holidays. This initiative will be a move to suit citizens who can have different schedules and maximise the turnout.
The Commission has urged all unregistered citizens to take the initiative and get registered, as this is an important civic duty that can shape the nation’s leadership.
The Commission has urged unregistered Kenyans to register and participate in the democratic process.