Former Law Society President Nelson Havi has come out at Gen Z, warning against choosing not to register as voters in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
Havi made his remarks on Monday, October 13, 2025, while sending a warning to Gen Z that if they fail to register, then the government will retain the traditional voters bloc method during elections.
“We have tried, without any great degree of success, to convince Gen Z to actualise their power of change into a ballot power, but they’re not doing so. I’m afraid to say, if this condition prevails, then we will retain the traditional voter blocs,” Havi said.
On his part, Havi revealed that the failure of Gen Z to participate during the Continuous Voter Registration reveals a level of confidence in the current regime taking over again in the 2027 general elections.
“And that is the reason why William Ruto may be confident; that’s the reason why Kalonzo Musyoka may be confident because unless there is an injection of the 6.2 million into the voter basket, then we’ll maintain the status quo,” Havi said.
IEBC pleads with Gen Z
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expressed concern over the slow pace of voter registration among young people, revealing that only 20,754 new voters have been added to the roll in the past two weeks of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
In a statement released on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Commission noted that while it appreciates Kenyans who have already registered, transferred, or updated their voter details, the turnout remains far below expectations.
IEBC said that out of its national target of 6.3 million new voters, the current numbers signal a worrying trend, especially among Gen Z and first-time voters who recently attained voting age.
“The Commission appreciates the many Kenyans who have already registered, updated their details, or transferred their voter records. Your participation is vital in strengthening the foundation of free, fair, and credible elections,” IEBC noted.
IEBC stated that as of Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the cumulative figures stood at 20,754 new registrations, 3,207 transfers, and 61 updates. The Commission noted that youth turnout across the country remains disproportionately low, despite ongoing civic education efforts to encourage participation in the 2027 General Election.
“While we commend this progress, turnout among the targeted youth remains lower than expected. With a national target of 6.3 million new voters, the Commission urges all eligible Kenyans, particularly the youth, to take this opportunity to register and make their voices count in the 2027 General Election,” IEBC wrote.
