In a notice issued by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and the Kenya Sugar Board, growers have been advised to check their voter registration status by sending their National Identification Card number to 21892.
According to the notice, the verification process takes less than a minute and is intended to help farmers establish their eligibility before election day.
The Ministry has also outlined the identification and documentation requirements for growers intending to vote.
On election day, farmers will be required to present their original National Identity Card or passport alongside a valid cane payment record, supply statement or permit issued within the last two years.
The requirements are aimed at ensuring that participating growers have the necessary identification and supporting documentation during the electoral process.
The November 24 elections will provide sugarcane growers with an opportunity to elect representatives to articulate their interests within the sugar industry.
The Ministry has urged farmers to turn out and participate in the exercise, emphasising the importance of their involvement in determining who represents them.
The campaign, running under the hashtag #Tujiwakilishe, carries the message: “Your vote. Your voice. Your representation.”
Growers have consequently been encouraged to verify their registration early, prepare the required documents and turn out on election day to exercise their voting rights.
Author: Moureen Koech
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