The IEBC faces credibility questions following the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer Hussein Marjan, amidst ongoing scrutiny over a controversial contract with voting technology provider Smartmatic. The IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon stated Marjan's exit was "in the best interest of the nation" but declined to confirm if it was linked to the KIEMS kits contract.

• The IEBC and Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) announced a partnership to mobilize voters on February 4, 2026.
• IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon asserted that the contract with Smartmatic for voting technology has not been extended.
• The resignation of Chief Executive Officer Hussein Marjan is a central point of contention and discussion within the commission.