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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Hussein Marjan Exits as IEBC CEO Amidst Controversy and Scrutiny of Smartmatic Contract - February 2026
Hussein Marjan, the longest-serving senior official at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has left the agency after more than a decade of service. His departure, described as a “termination by mutual consent,” marks the third consecutive CEO to leave the position prematurely, less than two years before the 2027 elections. The exit is reportedly surrounded by controversy and has raised questions about the IEBC's credibility. This development comes amidst ongoing scrutiny over a controversial contract with voting technology provider Smartmatic. In connection with this, the IEBC announced it has not extended Smartmatic's contract. IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon stated Marjan's exit was "in the best interest of the nation" but did not confirm if it was linked to the KIEMS kits contract.
