Likoni MP Mishi Mboko has challenged young people in the constituency to register as voters, saying the Coast region can only strengthen its political voice if more residents participate in the electoral process.

Mboko claimed that an estimated 80,000 young people in Likoni have not registered as voters, urging them to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise.

“You cannot say you support a leader yet you have no vote because you are not registered as a voter. Go and register,” Mboko said.

The Likoni legislator said voter registration should be treated as a priority across the Coast, calling for an aggressive campaign to mobilise young people and other eligible residents to register.

She noted that the region has significant political potential but cannot effectively influence leadership and development decisions if a large section of its population does not participate in elections.

Mboko also declared her support for Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki, saying she would stand with him as part of efforts to strengthen the region’s political voice.

“As Likoni MP, I will stand with Senator Mohamed Faki,” Mboko said.

She urged Coast residents to move beyond verbal political support and translate their numbers into actual votes by ensuring they are registered.

Mboko’s remarks come as political leaders across the Coast intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election, with voter registration expected to play a key role in determining the region’s influence in national and county politics.