As he rose, controversy hounds Marjan out of IEBC
Marjan joined the commission in March 2015 as Deputy Commission Secretary in charge of Support Services, replacing Wilson Sholei...
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Hussein Marjan, the longest-serving senior official at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has left the agency after more than a decade, with his departure reportedly surrounded by controversy. He initially joined the commission in March 2015.
- Marjan served at IEBC for over 10 years, making him the agency's longest-serving senior official.
- He started as Deputy Commission Secretary overseeing Support Services, responsible for administrative, financial, and logistical functions.
- Marjan is an accounting and audit expert, highlighting his background before joining the electoral body.
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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.
