Charisma challenges Kenyan youth to register to vote

Musician Fidel Eli Shammah Omusula, popularly known as Charisma, has urged young Kenyans to prepare early for the 2027 Kenyan general election by registering as voters and actively participating in the electoral process.

In a video shared on his official social media pages on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the artiste highlighted the power of the vote, calling on citizens—especially young people—to ensure they are registered so they can help shape the country’s future.

“Have you registered as a voter? 2027 is here, and the choice is yours. You can decide these people are not going to destroy our country anymore, or you can decide to stay home and sleep and go through another five years of this,” Charisma said.

He encouraged citizens to take early steps by securing their voter cards and preparing to participate in the polls.

“Get your voter’s card now, make sure you are registered, and see you at the ballot,” he added.

Charisma also noted that encouraging voter registration would remain one of his key messages in the lead-up to the elections, stressing that active civic participation is essential for the country’s progress.

“The 2027 elections are upon us. Your vote, your choice. This will be one of my most consistent messages from now on—register as voters and show up to vote,” he stated.

Youth Voice Ahead of 2027

Charisma’s message comes shortly after rapper and entrepreneur Henry Ohanga, widely known as Octopizzo, also called on young people to register as voters ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a post shared on his official X account on Sunday, March 8, 2026, Octopizzo drew inspiration from recent political developments in Nepal, where rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah rose to power through strong grassroots support.

Octopizzo said the growing wave of youth civic engagement demonstrates how collective action can influence democratic outcomes.

“Chukueni kura bana jo! The movement may have begun in Kenya, but its spirit is now echoing far beyond our borders,” he wrote.

“Today we are seeing it in Nepal, where citizens are turning that same energy into real change in real time. This is the power of people when they choose to participate, organise, and vote. Democracy moves when citizens move.”