Democratic Party leader and former Attorney General Justin Muturi has questioned the credibility of Kenya’s voter register, alleging that more than two million deceased individuals remain listed as active voters.
Speaking in Tawa during a United Alternative Government popularisation tour, Muturi described the situation as a grave threat to the integrity of the country’s democratic process.
“For over a decade now, more than 2 million deceased Kenyans remain listed as voters. This is not just a statistic; it is a glaring weakness in a system that must inspire trust,” he said.
Muturi attributed the problem to systemic challenges in civil registration, noting that many families are unable to obtain death certificates due to associated costs. As a result, numerous deaths go unrecorded in official systems, creating gaps that compromise the accuracy of the voter roll.
He warned that such inconsistencies could open the door to manipulation and erode public confidence in election outcomes.
“When such discrepancies persist, they inevitably raise legitimate concerns. They create loopholes that can be exploited,” he added.
Muturi cited a past audit by KPMG, which identified issues such as duplicate entries and the inclusion of deceased voters in the register. He said the findings point to deeper structural weaknesses within the electoral system.
The Democratic Party leader urged electoral authorities to act swiftly to clean up the register and strengthen transparency and accountability ahead of future elections.
