22/09/2026
It was great to accompany the Vice Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC), Fahima Araphat Abdulla, for a round-table conversation with Kenyan diaspora leaders in New York on how we can make it easier for Kenyans abroad to take part in elections.
The leaders, led by Danson Mukile, were drawn from Texas, Colorado, Indiana, Boston, New York City, and other American states where Kenyans reside and work.
We talked about practical steps: polling centres that are easy to reach and seen as neutral, digital pre-registration so people can get on the register without the hassle, and ways for qualified Kenyans in the diaspora to help run the process themselves.
At the IEBC, we'll keep listening and working with you as we look for real ways to make our elections more accessible and inclusive to Kenyans wherever they live.