Erastus Ethekon Stories
Through notices published in two Gazette notices, the IEBC said it has settled for November 27, 2025, as the date to hold the mini-polls, which observ...
In their suit, they contend that the IEBC’s refusal to process recall requests undermines Article 104 of the Constitution, which empowers voters to re...
IEBC CEO Marjan proposed the idea as a solution to the confusion that arose during the 2022 elections, when multiple media houses independently tallie...
Erastus Ethekon said the commission is concerned about rising political activity and aims to define clear campaign timelines to ensure fairness and or...
The Commission explained that this legal gap prevents it from facilitating the removal of MPs and Senators through public petitions.
At the same time, Ethekon made a strong appeal to the media to support IEBC’s efforts in rebuilding public confidence in Kenya’s elections. He said th...
The recall process begins when a voter from the affected constituency writes to the IEBC with a detailed explanation of the reasons for seeking the re...
The IEBC Chair pointed out that by law, once a vacancy occurs in Parliament or a county assembly, it is the responsibility of the respective Speaker t...
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the Commission is aware that the boundary delimitation process should have been completed by March 6, 2024...
According to CEO Marjan, the upcoming by-elections will be the first major assignment for the new team and will serve as an early test of the commissi...
Erastus Ethekon emphasised that his first loyalty is to the people of Kenya, citing Article 1 of the Constitution, which places sovereign power in the...
In a gazette notice dated July 10, 2025, Ruto confirmed Ethekon’s appointment to a non-renewable six-year term, in line with the Constitution and the...
Ethekon dismissed claims that his application was influenced by political interests or hidden agendas. “I just want Kenyans to know that ordinary citi...
Ethekon also dismissed claims that he is related to a sitting MP who was mentioned during the session. “We are not related at all. Not even by clan or...
Ethekon said many Kenyans have lost faith in the electoral process due to repeated failures and that trust must now be earned by allowing full scrutin...
The hearings are taking place in the Mini Chamber at County Hall with Erastus Edung Ethekon, nominated as IEBC chairperson by President William Ruto,...
The Senate argues that the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is a matter of national interest and should involve b...
Once approved, the new IEBC team will take over the commission’s leadership and play a central role in managing upcoming by-elections and preparing fo...
