IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan Resigns; Commission Plans Digital Voter Registration - February 2026

Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) following consultations within the commission. In response to his departure, the United Opposition announced plans for legal action against the former CEO, citing decisions made before the commission was fully reconstituted, including the extension of Smartmatic International’s contract. Amid these leadership changes, the IEBC is set to launch a nationwide voter registration drive in March 2026, aiming to register five million new voters. To boost participation, especially among young, tech-savvy Kenyans, the commission will introduce a new digital pre-registration platform. However, the IEBC clarified that physical attendance for fingerprint capture will remain mandatory for full registration.