President William Ruto has appointed a new team to steer the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) – an institution at the heart of the country’s electoral integrity.
Through a Special Gazette Notice dated 10th July 2025, the President named Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the IEBC, set to serve for a non-renewable term of six years.
His appointment, made under Article 250(2) of the Constitution and the IEBC Act, marks a new era for the commission, which has faced its share of political scrutiny and public expectations.
Alongside the chairperson, six commissioners have also been appointed:
- Ann Njeri Nderitu
- Moses Alutalala Mukhwana
- Mary Karen Sorobit
- Hassan Noor Hassan
- Francis Odhiambo Aduol
- Fahima Araphat Abdallah
Each will serve a similar six-year term as part of efforts to reconstitute the electoral body ahead of key political milestones – including the 2027 General Election and pending boundary reviews.
The appointments close a long-anticipated chapter in the post-2022 election reforms and follow a nationwide call for an impartial, credible, and independently run IEBC.
Kenyans will be watching closely as the new team assumes office – tasked not only with restoring public trust but also upholding the sanctity of the ballot.
As the country gears up for another election cycle, this fresh slate at the helm of IEBC will play a decisive role in shaping Kenya’s democratic journey.