The ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise has gained significant momentum, with youth-led civic mobilization efforts playing a central role in boosting turnout across the country.

According to data released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, a total of 1,370,930 new voters had been registered between March 30 and April 16, 2026.

The commission noted that this reflects a sharp increase, with 495,429 registrations recorded within just one week since its previous update on April 9.

In a statement, the IEBC expressed appreciation to Kenyans who have taken part in the exercise, saying, “The Commission extends its deepest gratitude to the 1,370,930 Kenyans who have registered as new voters since the commencement of ECVR.”

The numbers have also been echoed and amplified by the Tuko Kadi movement, a youth-driven initiative advocating for voter registration.

In a post shared on X on Saturday, April 18, 2026, Tuko Kadi leader Allans Ademba highlighted the steady progress being made.

“Tumepata kadi 1,370,930 na two weeks za ECVR… Tunapata at least kadi 100,000 daily… Tumebaki na almost 10 days za ECVR,” he stated, projecting optimism about reaching higher targets.

Ademba further asserted that young people form the majority of new registrants, a claim he said has been confirmed by the IEBC.

The movement is now aiming to reach at least 2.5 million new voters by the end of the registration period on April 30.

“2.5M inawezekana before 30th April. 2.5M strong,” he added.

With approximately ten days remaining in the exercise, the pace of daily registrations, estimated at around 100,000, suggests that the ambitious target could be within reach if the current trend continues.

The ECVR exercise remains a crucial step in strengthening democratic participation, particularly among first-time voters, as stakeholders continue to encourage more eligible citizens to register before the deadline.