President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Eduong Ethekon as the new chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The President also appointed six new commissioners to the electoral body.
The nominated commissioners are Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdallah. Their appointments are part of the ongoing efforts to reconstitute the IEBC following the departure of the previous leadership.
The selection process for the new IEBC officials began in March 2025, with interviews conducted by a nine-member panel appointed by President Ruto. The panel was tasked with recruiting nominees for the positions of chairperson and commissioners. The interviews were held at the College of Insurance in Nairobi, with the process concluding in April 2025 .
Erastus Ethekon, a former Turkana County Attorney, has expressed his commitment to addressing challenges within the electoral process, including ensuring inclusivity and combating electoral malpractices. He emphasized the importance of a rights-based approach to voter registration and education, particularly for marginalized communities .
The nominations are now subject to parliamentary vetting, after which the new IEBC leadership will assume office. This reconstitution aims to enhance the credibility and efficiency of Kenya's electoral processes.
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