Meanwhile, Mt Kenya counties, which played a key role in President William Ruto’s 2022 victory, contribute nearly one million new voters, signalling another high-stakes contest. IEBC has already launched an enhanced voter registration drive targeting 2.5 million new voters within 30 days, with expanded access through Huduma centres and learning institutions to reach first-time registrants. He described the Kamba vote as decisive and urged the region to register at least four million voters to boost the opposition’s chances. Other leaders, including Mutula Kilonzo Jr and Wavinya Ndeti, emphasised voter registration and unity, warning that divisions could weaken the opposition. He was briefly taken to the hospital, treated and returned to custody, only for his condition to worsen hours later.

Source: The Star March 31, 2026 10:07 UTC