Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) after serving since 2015. His resignation was announced without detailed reasons but followed consultations within the commission.

• Marjan Hussein Marjan served as CEO of IEBC since 2015.
• His resignation comes amid pressure on the IEBC regarding preparations for the next general election.
• He was responsible for overseeing election management and commission operations.

The High Court has dismissed applications seeking to suspend an earlier ruling that nullified the appointment of presidential advisers, with Justice Bahati Mwamuye stating the matters had already been conclusively determined.

• Justice Mwamuye ruled the applications were res judicata, meaning previously decided, as they presented no fresh issues or evidence.
• The applications were filed by President William Ruto’s advisers, seeking a six-month stay to complete handovers and prepare an appeal.
• The High Court had initially suspended the appointments, deeming them unconstitutional due to lack of public participation, competitive recruitment, and duplication of existing government roles.

The High Court of Kenya has rejected a request to halt its earlier ruling that invalidated the appointment of 21 presidential advisors, deeming the applications to be res judicata.

• On Tuesday, February 3, Justice Bahati Mwamuye dismissed the applications, stating that the issues had already been conclusively determined.
• Katiba Institute, represented by lawyer Malidzo Nyawa, successfully argued that the court lacked jurisdiction to re-open the decided matter.
• The affected advisors sought a stay to allow time for handing over responsibilities and expressed their intention to appeal to the Court of Appeal, as stated by lawyer Issa Mansur.

Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed the new leader of the Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya coalition, following a leadership overhaul ratified by the coalition's governing bodies on February 2, 2026. These changes, aimed at revitalizing the coalition, also saw the replacement of Secretary General Junet Mohamed.

• Suba MP Carol Omondi was confirmed as the new Secretary General, replacing Junet Mohamed.
• The leadership changes were decided at a meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on February 2, 2026.
• The Registrar of Political Parties, CEO J.C. Lorionokou, advised Azimio to publish the changes in accordance with Section 20 of the Political Parties Act, Cap. 7D.