The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Thursday appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary with immediate effect.
In a statement on Wednesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the appointment follows the exit of the former Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein and is aimed at ensuring continuity in the Commission’s operations.
Sunkuli currently serves as the IEBC’s Director of Electoral Operations and brings with him extensive experience as well as deep institutional knowledge of the Commission’s processes.
He will serve in an acting capacity for a period of six months or until the recruitment and appointment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary is concluded.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to fast-tracking the recruitment process while ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining high standards of service delivery to the Kenyan people.
The position fell vacant after Marjan Hussein Marjan resigned after a mutual agreement to terminate his services.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon expressed appreciation for Marjan’s contributions since his appointment in March 2022, noting his leadership during a period when the Commission operated without fully constituted Commissioners until July 2025.
“We thank Mr. Marjan for his dedication and professional service to the IEBC and wish him well in his future endeavours,” Ethekon added.
Marjan stepped down after mounting pressure from opposition parties demanding his exit ahead of the next General Election. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka warned that the upcoming election might not be free and fair if Marjan remained in office.
IEBC noted that Sunkuli brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to the role.
