Westlands MP aspirant Alex Matere leads voter sensitisation drive under ‘Tuko Kadi’ campaign

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Westlands MP aspirant Alex Matere on Wednesday led a voter registration and sensitisation exercise in Westlands, Nairobi, under the “Tuko Kadi Westlands Edition” initiative, as efforts to mobilise youth ahead of the 2027 General Election intensify.

The event, held at the DCC offices in Westlands, brought together young people and local residents, with a focus on encouraging voter registration and participation in the ongoing IEBC exercise. Matere was joined by Dagoretti North MP aspirant Titus Makhana, Abigael Gikonyo, Brian Weke, and Pauline Njoroge, who is affiliated with the Linda Mwananchi movement.

Matere, speaking to the press during the engagement, emphasised the importance of youth taking an active role in shaping the country’s leadership through the ballot. He explained that the initiative seeks to ensure more young people are registered and prepared ahead of the next election cycle.

“Registering as a voter is the first step towards making your voice count in leadership and governance,” he said.

Matere further underscored that voter registration goes beyond the exercise itself and shapes the country’s leadership outcomes. He explained that empowering young people to take part in the process is key to strengthening accountability and governance.

“This is not just about numbers, it is about building a generation that understands its power and uses the ballot to demand accountability and better leadership."

Dagoretti North MP aspirant Titus Makhana framed the exercise as part of citizens exercising sovereign power through elections, urging young people to take voter registration seriously ahead of 2027.

“This is the moment young people must seize to register as voters because we only have one opportunity to express our choice through the ballot,” he said.

He encouraged youth to turn out in large numbers, linking voter participation to accountability in governance and service delivery.

Following the session at the DCC offices, Matere and his team proceeded to Kangemi and Mt View, where they carried out door-to-door and street-level sensitisation campaigns targeting unregistered residents. The outreach focused on educating the public on the voter registration process and urging eligible citizens to take advantage of the ongoing IEBC registration window.

Speaking during the media briefing, Abigael Gikonyo said the Linda Mwananchi movement was supporting youth-led initiatives aimed at increasing voter registration and civic awareness across the country.

“We are supporting young leaders engaging communities and encouraging voter registration as part of promoting accountable and service-driven leadership,” she said.

Pauline Njoroge highlighted the growing turnout of young people in the ongoing exercise, describing it as a sign of increased civic awareness among the youth.

“It is encouraging to see long queues of young people registering across the country. This reflects a generation that is keen on participating in shaping its future,” she said.

She also called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ensure adequate deployment of kits and personnel, and urged the Registrar of Persons to fast-track issuance of identification documents to avoid locking out eligible voters.

The “Tuko Kadi” campaign, largely driven by youth across the country, has gained momentum in recent weeks, with various leaders and aspirants now incorporating it into grassroots mobilisation efforts.

Matere’s Westlands edition reflects a growing trend among political aspirants seeking to engage young voters early, as registration continues nationwide.