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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