Lamu Youth Leader Urges Gen Z to Register as Voters

Photo Captions, courtesy Social Media.;Lamu Youth Leader Timothy Turunga

By Erick Wanjala

Mr Timothy Turunga youth leader lamu county has called on Generation Z to turn up in large numbers and register as voters ahead of the next general election. This follows reports of low voter registration turnout among young people in the ongoing nationwide exercise.

Speaking during the Wiper Patriotic Font NDC (National delegates Conference at Uhuru Park in Nairobi the youth leader expressed concern that many young people were showing political apathy despite being the majority in the population. He emphasized that the youth have the power to influence leadership and policy direction through the ballot.

“We cannot complain about bad leadership if we do not take part in choosing our leaders. The first step toward change is registering as a voter,” Said Mr Timothy Turunga.

He noted that many young people were active on social media voicing their frustrations about unemployment and governance but were failing to translate that energy into political participation.

The leader further urged influencers, artists, and community-based organizations to rally the youth in civic education campaigns aimed at increasing registration numbers before the exercise closes.

According to data from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), voter registration in most coastal counties, including Lamu, has been significantly lower than expected, with youths aged 18 to 25 forming the smallest percentage of new registrants.

He called on IEBC to make registration centers more accessible and friendly to young people, especially those in remote areas.

“Our voice matters, and registering to vote is how we make it count,” he added.

The exercise is expected to continue for several more weeks as the IEBC intensifies efforts to mobilize eligible Kenyans to register.

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