Church calls on youth to register as voters

By Lawrence Ongaro

The Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya (FEICCK) has urged young people to turn out in large numbers and register as voters.

FEICCK Secretary General Bishop David Thagana called on the youth to take advantage of the opportunity by registering at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) centres located within their residential areas.

He encouraged young people to complete two key steps: acquiring national identity cards and voter registration cards, in preparation for the 2027 General Election.

He spoke on Sunday at Glory Outreach Assembly Church in Kahawa Wendani, Ruiru Constituency, Kiambu County, during a fundraising event for the construction of a new church valued at Sh117 million.

Youth positioned as agents of change

Bishop Thagana said the youth are now the main hope for driving major change in the future.

“We encourage all young people who have obtained identity cards to collect them from the relevant offices so they can register as voters. We believe these youths will elect leaders with a vision to run the country properly,” he said.

He also urged IEBC officials to address all challenges that hinder smooth and fast voter registration.

Previously, many young people showed little interest in voter registration, but in recent weeks they have turned out in large numbers following the “Niko Kadi” campaign.

According to available statistics, youth registration stands at 67.35 percent compared to 32 percent in earlier figures, with expectations that the number of young voters will continue to rise.

Leaders push for peace and faster registration

Bishop Deborah Phillis Wangeci emphasized that youth participation in voting will play a major role in determining the outcome of the next election.

“Young people must come out in large numbers to register. That is the only way to bring change. I urge them to participate because they are the hope for transformation,” she said.

She also called on leaders everywhere to preach peace to ensure stability in the country.

Kahawa Wendani youth leader George Chiira urged IEBC officials, especially in Ruiru, Juja, and Thika, to speed up the registration process so that everyone can exercise their right to register.

He said the “Niko Kadi” campaign has generated excitement, with young people engaging online through TikTok, X, Instagram, in colleges, and in everyday conversations.

As registration continues, church leaders and youth representatives are encouraging more young people to turn out and register in large number