{"id":7127,"date":"2026-04-05T16:15:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/?p=7127"},"modified":"2026-04-05T16:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T16:22:35","slug":"tmg-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/04\/05\/tmg-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Makali Rains Down Criticism on IEBC: No Need for Voter Re-Registration!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><kbd><sup><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">BY ALEX WEKESA<\/mark><\/sup><\/kbd><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-makali.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kanduyi Member of Parliament John Makali has criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for directing some Kenyans to register afresh as voters, questioning the necessity of the move.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-makali.jpeg 1620w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-makali-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-makali-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-makali-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-makali-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Makali Slams IEBC Over Voter Re-Registration Directive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><kbd>Kanduyi Member of Parliament John Makali has criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for directing some Kenyans to register afresh as voters, questioning the necessity of the move.<\/kbd><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makali argued that the commission\u2019s biometric system, successfully used in the last General Election, makes fresh registration redundant. His remarks followed IEBC\u2019s clarification that only voters who registered before 2012 must re-enroll to be included in the current biometric voter register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a meeting with IEBC officials in Mombasa, Makali said it was agreed that the 2022 voter register would be used in the 2027 General Election. 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I am pleased IEBC has now clarified this publicly,\u201d Makali said. \u201cOnly those who missed registering in 2012 under the biometric system need to enroll. Everyone else is fine, no fresh registration required.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Makali also urged young people to register in large numbers, stressing that their participation is vital in shaping Kenya\u2019s future leadership. He cautioned youth against using abusive language on social media, encouraging respectful and constructive engagement with leaders.The mass voter registration exercise began March 30 and will run through April 31, 2026, with IEBC urging young Kenyans to take advantage of the opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BY ALEX WEKESA Makali Slams IEBC Over Voter Re-Registration Directive. 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