Former Attorney General and ex-Cabinet minister Justin Muturi has raised concerns over what he terms growing inconsistencies in Kenya’s electoral process, particularly the practice of allowing citizens to vote using national identification cards while downplaying the necessity of a voter’s card.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kameme TV on Monday, April 13, 2026, Muturi enquired about the nature of voter registration when, during Election Day, the voter card is not regarded as an obligatory item for casting a ballot.

He argued that the trend would jeopardise the importance of the voter registration process, which is meant to promote appropriate identification, verification, and organisation among eligible voters.

“There has been a trend of voters being asked to register as voters, but on the voting day they are told that it is not a must to have a voter’s card and that the essential is an identification card. What is the essence of a voter’s card if you must not have it while voting?” Muturi questioned.

Muturi also noted that most citizens register to vote, hoping the voter card will be vital on election day. They learn later, however, that to vote, one only needs a national ID card, which casts doubt on the usefulness and importance of the voter card in the electoral process.

He observed that these contradictions can be confusing to the voters and could possibly influence people’s trust in the electoral process. He proposed that if voting requires a national ID, the purpose of the voter card must be clearly defined or discarded to eliminate duplication.

Muturi also suggested that the electoral systems should be reliable and transparent to ensure trust and that citizens should not be deceived about what it takes to engage in elections.