Makueni County Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and Mbooni MP Erastus Nzioka have called upon the local youth to register as voters during the ongoing national exercise.
Speaking at Utangwa Catholic church, Mbooni sub-county, Mutula reminded young people that this would be the only constitutional way of exercising their democratic right of voting for leaders of their choice in the 2027 general elections.
“I appeal to you to register as voters to ensure your voice is heard at the ballot. There is no other way that you will use to send home non-performing leaders who have failed in their mandate due to bad leadership.
You must first register as a voter before you are legally allowed to elect the desired leaders you would like to drive the country forward for posterity,” said the governor during a fundraiser for Utangwa Catholic Church to enable them to purchase a vehicle.
At the same time, the governor assured those having doubts about the ideal strategy the Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will use in delivering the votes, saying the law has enough safeguards.
However, he said, should there be any flaws in the existing laws governing elections, then members of parliament have the latitude to institute the requisite amendments, saying nothing prevents them from making the current country’s electoral processes even better.
“The present law has enough safeguards to ensure our votes are accounted for. Also, there was still adequate time for the national assembly to make changes where we encounter gaps,” said the governor.
On his part, Nzioka also reminded Kenyans that it was within their democratic right to register as voters so that they can participate in electing the leaders they want, right from the ward representatives, members of parliament and senators, all the way to the president.
“Once this is done, we shall jealously guard our votes when the right time comes. For sure, we need a new crop of leaders to address the myriad of challenges bedevilling the country at the moment,” added the MP.
By Patrick Nyakundi
