Erastus Ekethon Stories

IEBC defends decision to replace Mbadi with Kipchumba, cite 2022 ODM list
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The Commission said it used the original party list submitted by ODM in July 2022 and followed the required order of gender and priority to arrive at...

IEBC asks Parliament to fast-track election reforms, approve budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon on Saturday said the Commission has completed a thorough review of existing electoral laws and developed draft...

IEBC to announce voter registration timelines in August - Chairperson Erastus Ethekon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Ethekon said the exercise is one of IEBC’s key priorities in the coming months, particularly in response to growing public demand especially among the...

New IEBC commissioners face acid test ahead of 2027 elections
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

The fresh electoral team, chaired by Erastus Ethekon, has its work cut over pending responsibilities that they must constitutionally execute before th...

Court clears way for swearing-in of IEBC chairperson and commissioners, orders fresh gazette notice
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The petition had sought to block the nominees from assuming office, citing alleged irregularities in the selection process.

Kenyans can directly appoint IEBC when systems fail - Karua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Karua said Kenyans are the ultimate custodians of power and have the ability to directly constitute the electoral commission if the state fails to del...

IEBC chair candidate Ethekon vows to prioritise accountability, transparency in public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ethekon said his first step as chair would be to review past audit reports to identify existing weaknesses and implement corrective measures.

IEBC chair candidate Ethekon vows to tackle voter challenges in remote areas
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ethekon, who identifies as a member of a marginalised community, said his leadership would focus on making the electoral system more inclusive.

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