Nyali parliamentary aspirant Said Abdalla ‘Saido’ has intensified his voter registration campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging residents to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future.

Saido led a voter sensitisation drive in Kadzandani and Freretown Wards, where he encouraged residents who have not registered to obtain their voter cards and participate in the electoral process.

He said voter registration was an important first step in ensuring residents have a voice in choosing their leaders.

“Your vote is your voice. If you want to determine the kind of leadership you want, you must register as a voter and participate in the elections,” Saido said.

He urged young people in Nyali, in particular, to take advantage of the voter registration exercise, saying their participation would be critical in the 2027 elections.

“We cannot continue complaining about leadership if we are not willing to participate in the process. I am asking every eligible resident, especially our young people, to register and make their voices heard,” he said.

Support for Small-Scale Traders

During the exercise, Saido also extended financial support to small-scale traders in the area, recognising their role in supporting families and sustaining the local economy.

He issued cheques totalling Sh300,000 to small-scale traders, saying the assistance was intended to help them keep their businesses running amid economic difficulties.

“Our small traders are the backbone of many families in Nyali. They wake up every day to look for something to put on the table. At a time when the cost of doing business is high, we must stand with them,” Saido said.

He said the support would help traders sustain their businesses, earn a livelihood and meet their daily household needs.

“This is not just about giving money. It is about helping someone keep their business alive, support their family and continue earning a living with dignity,” he added.

Saido linked the economic difficulties facing traders to a number of factors affecting the cost of doing business, including disruptions to global trade arising from the crisis in the Middle East.

“What happens internationally eventually affects the ordinary mwananchi. When global trade is disrupted, the cost of goods and doing business goes up, and it is the small trader who feels the impact most,” he said.

The aspirant said he would continue engaging residents across Nyali as he seeks to build grassroots support ahead of the 2027 elections.

The voter sensitisation campaign comes 318 days before the 2027 General Election, with political activity expected to intensify as parties and aspirants position themselves ahead of the polls.