Make Your Vote COUNT!

Voting in Kenya

Electoral process in Kenya is conducted by the Electoral Commission of Kenya.

What do I need in order to vote in a national election?

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Aged 18 years and above.
• Have a national identity card or a passport
• Have a voters card
• Be residing in Kenya on the day of election

The electoral Commission of Kenya announces registration dates before a national election. New members can register and those who have changed names can have corrections made. Deceased are also removed from the register. During other times, the register can be accessed from district administration office.

When you get a voter's card, ensure the names on the card match those on your identity card. If they do not you will be disqualified from voting.

Do I need to belong to a political party?No you do not have to be a member of a political party to vote. All you need is to have an idea of whom you want to vote for. Belonging to a political party is a personal choice. You should not be coerced to join a party in order to be provided with services at constituencies’ offices.

How to voteOn the day of voting, you must present yourself to a voting station in the constituency where you registered as a voter. You must carry with you an identification document i.e. your ID or Passport and your voter's card. You shall present this at the voting desk. Tick the candidate of your choice and put each form in its designated ballot box.

Remember voting is your right. Do not allow to be influenced when at the voting centre to vote for someone other than candidate of your choice.

Where can I voteYou can only vote in the constituency where you registered as a voter. Currently, there are 210 constituencies in Kenya. You are free to register to vote in any part of Kenya.

Why should you vote 

Voting is your right and EVERY vote counts. Imagine a scenario where YOUR 'ONE' vote makes a decision whether a bad or good President gets voted in. Look up 'Swing Vote'. Go make your vote count!