How IEBC boss Marjan Hussein’s fate was sealed
Marjan had 399 days remaining on his contract...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has terminated the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hussein Marjan, with 399 days remaining until its scheduled end. This move comes amid heightened political pressure and concerns from opposition leaders regarding the management of upcoming elections.
- Mr. Marjan’s departure was framed as a "mutual consent" but followed his demands for full payment through his contract end in March 2027 and compensation for unused leave.
- The decision was finalized after a meeting with five commissioners who were urgently recalled from a workshop in Naivasha.
- IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon assured Kenyans that the Commission would undertake critical reforms to deliver credible elections despite the change in leadership.
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Marjan Hussein Marjan Exits as IEBC CEO - February 2026
Marjan Hussein Marjan has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The departure followed a crisis meeting held on Tuesday, January 3, where commissioners questioned his procurement decisions and governance. The IEBC terminated his contract with 399 days remaining, and the exit was described as being by "mutual consent". His departure comes less than two years before the 2027 elections amidst heightened political pressure and calls for his removal by the opposition. He is the third CEO to leave the organization amidst controversy.
