We are Still Experiencing Low ID Cards Registration, says Kericho County Commissioner

Omar called upon the leaders ,chiefs, and all stakeholders to participate in ensuring everyone gets ID and Voting card so as to exercise their democratic duty to vote.

Oct 21, 2026 - 13:46
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We are Still Experiencing Low ID Cards Registration, says Kericho County Commissioner
Kericho County Commissioner Omar Ali addressing during Mashujaa Day Celeberation on Tuesday.

Kericho leaders have been called for concerted efforts to mobilize residents into registering for National Identity cards and voters cards as the nation prepares for next year's 2027 general election.

Speakimg during the Mashujaa Day Celeberation held at Kapsaos grounds in Aianamoi Sub-County Kericho County Commissioner Omar Ali revealed lowest new ID applicants.

"We are expecting to receive at least a thousand applicants per day as we aim to ensure every person with 18 years above to have such document," Ali said.

Omar called upon the leaders ,chiefs, and all stakeholders to participate in ensuring everyone gets ID and Voting card so as to exercise their democratic duty to vote.

On the other hand, he called upon political leaders to preach peace at all cost and not to use youths to heckle or distrup any public gatherings held by other leaders. 

This collective push seeks to boost the region’s political bargaining power and secure its fair share of national resources, which leaders note depends heavily on voter turnout and registered numbers.

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