Concerns are emerging over the integrity and accuracy of Kenya’s voter register as the country gears up for the 2027 General Election, with some citizens highlighting persistent discrepancies involving the names of deceased individuals that remain listed years after their passing.
Public attention turns to the accuracy of Kenya’s voter register ahead of 2027, as unupdated entries raise questions on electoral data management under the oversight of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
One source who reached out to us, while engaging in routine verification of voter details, noted that the names of both their late parents, who passed away in 2008 and 2020 respectively, still appear in the register. This raises pertinent questions about the effectiveness of the IEBC’s voter deregistration process, particularly in instances involving deceased persons.
Such cases have prompted broader public reflection on the reliability of the voter roll and the extent to which mechanisms for updating or purging outdated information are functioning as intended under IEBC’s mandate.
As efforts intensify to mobilize eligible citizens to confirm or update their records ahead of the next electoral cycle, there is renewed attention on the need for a robust, transparent and continuously audited system under IEBC’s leadership—one capable of identifying and rectifying anomalies, including the retention of deceased voters’ names.
Stakeholders are now being encouraged to not only verify their own details but also to check for potential irregularities relating to their deceased relatives, in a collective push to strengthen electoral credibility and minimize vulnerabilities that could be exploited to undermine public trust in democratic processes.
Below is a message shared by one concerned citizen, whose personal experience underscores the need for greater scrutiny and public awareness around voter register integrity.
“Hi Cyprian. I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to raise a concern about voter deregistration and how it’s handled. As we mobilize people to register or confirm their details ahead of 2027, it’s crucial to address any gaps in the system. For instance, I lost both my parents before the 2022 elections (in 2008 and 2020), yet their names still appear in the voter register. This makes me wonder: how does the deregistration process actually work?
Could you encourage your followers to also check for deceased relatives or any discrepancies in the register? We must ensure every loophole is sealed to maintain the integrity of our elections.”
