KISUMU, Kenya Mar 25 \u2013 Young people in Kisumu have intensified calls for mass voter registration under the \u2018Niko Kadi\u2019 movement as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace.<\/p>\n
The campaign, which started in Nairobi, is rapidly gaining traction in the lakeside county, drawing hundreds of youth eager to acquire voter cards and participate in shaping the country\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
Organizers have planned a major procession this Thursday to Huduma Centre Kisumu, where more than a thousand young people are expected to register.<\/p>\n
Joseph Mbaka, a youth leader in Kisumu, described the exercise as a critical step toward increasing youth participation in governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is our time to show up and be counted. The voter\u2019s card is our power, and we are urging every young person to take this step seriously,\u201d Mbaka affirmed.<\/p>\n
The renewed push reflects growing frustration among young people over years of political exclusion and unfulfilled promises.<\/p>\n
Many now see voter registration as a direct pathway to accountability and change.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are no longer spectators in decisions that shape our future. We want leaders who reflect our realities and priorities,\u201d one of the youth organizers expressed during the media briefing.<\/p>\n
Religious leaders have also backed the initiative, calling on youth to embrace peaceful and meaningful civic engagement.<\/p>\n
Reverend Benson Owuor of the Kisumu Anglican Church urged young people to reject manipulation during election periods.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor too long, young people have been reduced to instruments of violence during elections. With a voter\u2019s card, they can choose a different path\u2014one of peace, dignity, and purpose,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n
Organizers maintain that the \u2018Niko Kadi\u2019 movement will continue beyond the planned procession, focusing on sustained civic education and mobilization across the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are building a movement that does not end after registration. This is about long-term engagement and ensuring that every voice matters when the time to vote comes,\u201d said Mbaka.<\/p>\n
The growing momentum in Kisumu signals a shift from voter apathy to active participation, as young people position themselves to play a decisive role in the 2027 election.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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