IEBC faces big credibility test amid changes at the top

Amid pressure from the United Opposition, Ethekon announced that technical teams were yet to submit their proposals for their examination and approval...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing a significant credibility challenge amidst leadership changes and questions surrounding a controversial technology contract. The commission has denied extending Smartmatic's contract for election technology.

The IEBC's Chairman Erastus Ethekon stated that CEO Hussein Marjan's resignation was in the nation's best interest.
The IEBC and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) announced a partnership to mobilize voters on February 4, 2026.
The contract for Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kits remains a point of contention.

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