What is the process of registering for voting in Kenya
- An eligible voter must present himself or herself to the registration officer with his/her original identification documents at the designated registration centre during working hours.
- The applicant fills the Application for Registration form (Form A)
- Registered voters will be issued with a registration acknowledgement slip bearing the voter′s details.
- However, this slip will not be a requirement for voting.
When is someone considered in eligible for registering as a voter in Kenya?
- When you are under 18 years of age
- When you are not in possession of the original ID card or a valid Kenyan passport
- When one is un-discharged bankrupt
- When you have been found guilty by an election court or reported to be guilty of any election offence during the preceding five years.
- If a competent court declares you to be of unsound mind
Can someone register more than once?
No! A person is only allowed to register once as a voter in a constituency or registration center of his or her choice. It is an offence to register more than once.
What happens if you register more than once?
Persons who have registered more than once are liable on conviction, to a fine not exceeding 100, 000 Kenya shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both. Such persons shall be barred from participating in the immediate election and the next that follows.
Can you transfer as a voter to another registration center or constituency?
YES! A person may transfer as a voter to another registration centre of his or her choice within the registration period.
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