The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially launched a nationwide continuous voter registration exercise, aiming to enlist at least 6.3 million new voters ahead of the next general election. The exercise was flagged off in Kajiado County, marking a significant shift in voter registration. For the first time, the commission has incorporated iris recognition as part of the biometric data capture for voters. This comes amid growing concerns over data privacy and the potential misuse of personal information. The first day of the drive recorded low voter turnout, with the exercise postponed in areas where there will be by-elections in November
