Court further extends voter registration to February 19

Justice Enock Chacha ordered a further extension of voter registration to February 19 following an application by activist Okiya Omtatah. (Photo: George Njunge/Standard)

Unregistered eligible voters got a reprieve after the High Court extended the Mass Voter Registration to Sunday.

Justice Enock Chacha ruled that although he is aware of the logistical and financial constraints facing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, it will be unfair to lock out hundreds of eligible voters who have not listed.