Tana River Senator Dr. Danson Mungatana has issued an urgent call to action for local residents, revealing that a significant portion of the population holds national identity cards but remains unregistered as voters. Speaking during a massive civic sensitization rally at Gamba in the Garsen Constituency, the Senator emphasized that thousands of eligible citizens risk being disenfranchised in upcoming elections if they fail to register with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The high-level political mobilization brought together prominent Coast region leaders to push for maximum voter registration compliance across Tana River County.
Leaders highlighted that holding a national identity card is only the first step, urging residents to complete their voter registration to ensure their voices are heard in key electoral decisions.
This united regional front featured top political figures, including Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya and Hassan Joho, Members of Parliament Hon. Ashaka and Hon. Yakub, alongside the Tana River County Assembly Speaker and local Members of the County Assembly.Together, they underlined the strategic importance of civic participation and political representation for the region.
Civic leaders at the gathering noted that high voter turnout and comprehensive registration are vital for securing adequate development allocations, public infrastructure projects, and proper political representation for Tana River County.
Senator Mungatana reaffirmed his commitment to conducting continuous civic awareness campaigns across all constituencies to ensure every eligible resident, particularly young adults who recently acquired national IDs, is registered ahead of the next general election.
