Chiloba, Oswago and now Marjan - Inside the revolving door at IEBC

Marjan’s exit follows the footsteps of his predecessors Ezra Chiloba and James Oswago...

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Hussein Marjan, CEO of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has exited his role by "mutual consent," making him the third CEO to leave the organization amidst controversy. This departure, less than two years before the 2027 elections, follows calls for his removal by the opposition.

Hussein Marjan is the third IEBC CEO to leave under contentious circumstances.
Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka recently pushed for Marjan's removal, citing concerns about the fairness of the 2027 elections.
Previous CEOs, Ezra Chiloba and James Oswago, also had dramatic exits, including investigations into procurement scandals like "Chickengate," highlighting a recurring governance crisis at the IEBC.

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