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February 4, 2026
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Opposition signals court showdown after Marjan's exit

Opposition signals court showdown after Marjan's exit

Ndegwa Njiru, Advocate of the High Court has hinted that the United Opposition plans legal action against immediate former IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan following his resignation on Tuesday...

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The United Opposition in Kenya plans legal action against former IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan following his resignation. The legal challenge stems from decisions Marjan made before the commission was fully reconstituted, which the opposition claims were unlawful, particularly regarding the extension of Smartmatic International’s contract for election kits.

  • Advocate Ndegwa Njiru announced the impending legal action against Marjan on Spice FM.
  • The primary point of contention is Marjan’s decision to extend Smartmatic International’s contract for supplying KIEMS kits.
  • IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon stated Marjan’s exit was a mutually agreed separation.
  • Opposition leaders accuse Marjan of mismanaging the 2017 and 2022 elections, both of which resulted in Supreme Court disputes.
  • The opposition has formed a technical committee to push for electoral reforms and ensure transparency in appointing Marjan’s successor.

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