KIRINYAGA, Kenya Mar 31 \u2013 The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has recorded a strong start to its month-long mass voter registration exercise in Kirinyaga County, with more than 300 new voters registered on the first day in Kutus.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the launch, Kirinyaga IEBC Manager Jane Gitonga said the exercise began smoothly, surpassing the commission\u2019s initial target of 200 voters.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe began the exercise well with no challenges at all. Our target was to register at least 200 voters on the first day, but we have already surpassed that, with over 300 people successfully registered,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Gitonga expressed optimism that the county will achieve its target of registering over 40,000 new voters within the one-month period if the current momentum is sustained.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf this trend continues, we are confident that we will meet and even surpass our target,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
She called on eligible Kenyans, particularly the youth, to turn out in large numbers and take advantage of the ongoing registration exercise, underscoring the importance of civic engagement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity for young people to have a say in the leadership of this country,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Alan Andemba, a key figure behind the \u201cTuko Card\u201d initiative, welcomed the impressive turnout, describing it as a positive indicator of youth participation in the democratic process.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a very encouraging start. It shows that young people are ready to take part in shaping the future of this country,\u201d said Andemba.<\/p>\n
He revealed that the initiative aims to mobilize up to 8 million new voters nationwide, largely targeting the Gen Z demographic, while emphasizing its independence.<\/p>\n
\u201cTuko Card is a Kenyan-led initiative. It is not affiliated with any political faction. Our goal is to mobilize and sensitize young people to register and participate in elections,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Andemba further challenged young people to go beyond voter registration and actively seek leadership positions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to see young people not just voting, but also stepping forward to vie for leadership roles. The future of this country lies in their hands,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
With the early momentum, stakeholders remain optimistic that increased youth participation will play a critical role in shaping Kenya\u2019s leadership in the upcoming general election.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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