Mutula, Kivasu Rally Citizens to Register as Voters Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Ryan Mumo 

Makueni Governor and Wiper Party Deputy Leader Mutula Kilonzo Junior has urged Kenyans to take voter registration seriously, saying it remains the only constitutional way to bring about change in government.

Speaking during a public forum in Makueni, Governor Mutula emphasized that every eligible citizen has a duty to register and participate in the upcoming elections, noting that voter apathy cost the country dearly in the last general election.

“I want to encourage those who have not registered as voters to do so because there is no other constitutional means of changing our government,” he said. “President Ruto won with only about 200,000 votes, yet statistics show that nearly 30 percent of eligible voters did not turn up. The number of those who stayed away from the ballot was higher than the winning margin.”

The governor further assured citizens that the existing electoral laws safeguard the integrity of the voting process, guaranteeing fairness and transparency. He dismissed fears of manipulation in future elections, noting that Kenya’s legal framework has evolved to protect the will of the people.

Mutula also addressed concerns about political party nominations, affirming that the Wiper Democratic Movement will conduct fair and transparent primaries to ensure equal representation. “There will be fairness, and everyone can trust the Wiper Patriotic Front because it is the only party that has a future for all Kenyans,” he added.

Mbooni MP Erastus Kivasu Nzioka echoed the governor’s sentiments, calling on residents to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise. He urged those without national identity cards to acquire them, as both the ID and voter’s card are essential for participating in elections.

“I have heard many Mbooni residents say they don’t trust the IEBC registration process, but I want to tell them that this is a constitutional matter. Let us register so that we can be part of the democratic process that allows us to elect our leaders from MCAs to the President,” Kivasu said.

The legislator further challenged Kenyans to use the ballot to demand accountability and better governance, saying the current administration has failed to meet the expectations of citizens in many sectors.

“This time round, we must elect leaders who genuinely care about the needs of our people,” he urged. “Almost all sectors are failing under the current regime, and we can only change that through democratic means.”

Both leaders reaffirmed Wiper’s commitment to championing fairness, inclusivity, and a renewed push for voter participation as the nation heads toward the 2027 general election.