People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has raised questions over the process that led to the appointment of the Acting CEO at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In a statement on Friday, February 6, Karua questioned why the commission chose to bypass the deputies of the former CEO in making the temporary appointment.
“Why would the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) bypass the two deputies of the former CEO in this appointment which is temporary? Is there something we are missing or is it mischief at play,” she said.
In a statement on Thursday, February 5, IEBC announced the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary.
IEBC chairman Erastus Edung Ethekon confirmed the leadership change and immediate effect of the appointment.
“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wishes to announce the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, effective immediately,” the statement read.
IEBC explained that the decision was made after the exit of former CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan and highlighted Sunkuli’s background within the institution.
“This appointment follows the exit of the former Chief Executive Officer. Sunkuli, who currently serves as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to this role,” the statement added.
IEBC explained that the appointment is temporary as the recruitment process for a substantive CEO gets underway.
“Sunkuli will serve in an acting capacity for a period of six (6) months or until the recruitment and appointment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer is finalized.
“The Commission is committed to fast-tracking the recruitment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary and ensuring a seamless transition, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in service delivery to the Kenyan people,” the statement concluded.
