Ahmed Issack Hassan
Ahmed Issack Hassan is a prominent Kenyan lawyer and politician, best known for his role as the chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from 2011 until his removal in 2017. He oversaw the 2013 general elections, which were seen as a significant milestone in Kenya's electoral process. However, his tenure was marred by controversies, particularly surrounding the 2017 presidential election, which was annulled by the Supreme Court due to irregularities. This decision led to a re-election that further exposed divisions within the IEBC and the political landscape in Kenya. Hassan's leadership style and decisions often faced scrutiny, and his departure from the commission paved the way for Wafula Chebukati to succeed him.
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Ahmed Issack Hassan has resigned from his position as IPOA Chairperson following his appointment as a judge of the Court of Appeal.
IPOA Chair Issack Hassan resigns, heads to Appellate Court
Kenya· 2026-02-17
Ahmed Issack Hassan is one of the nominees to the Court of Appeal.
Explained: Court of Appeal nominations spark debate on gender balanceKenya· 2026-01-25
Ahmed Issack Hassan is the chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) who announced an investigation into police assaults.
Ipoa to investigate police assault on men playing pool in Nandi HillsKenya· 2026-01-16
Muroko was among ODM supporters who were seriously injured when police broke up a demo during protests to pressure the then Ahmed Issack-Hassan electoral commission to be disbanded.
Man behind 'Baba while you were away ' slogan to vie for Langata MPKenya· 2025-12-22
Ahmed Issack Hassan is the chair of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority and has been conferred the Senior Counsel rank.
Who are they? The legal minds joining the Senior Counsel rankKenya· 2025-12-10
Ahmed Issack Hassan is the Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority and welcomed the collaboration as timely.
EACC, IPOA partner to tackle graft in police recruits hiringKenya· 2025-09-16
Ahmed Issack Hassan is the current chairman of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
Ipoa to probe fatal shooting of two boda boda ridersKenya· 2025-09-09
Ahmed Issack Hassan is the current chairman of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) who briefed the press after a damning report.
Review police handling of protest after damning report from IPOAKenya· 2025-07-25
Ahmed Issack Hassan informed MPs about the alarming number of deaths in police custody during his questioning.
Why Albert Ojwang's death has put Kenya's police on trial
United Kingdom· 2025-06-17
Ahmed Issack Hassan revealed the figures during an interview on Spice FM, where he detailed the scope of the authority’s work and the challenges it faces in holding officers accountable.
IPOA: 37 police officers convicted amid challenges in oversight roleKenya· 2025-04-14Ahmed Issack Hassan was the predecessor of Wafula Chebukati as chairman of the IEBC.
Wafula Chebukati afariki dunia akiwa na miaka 63
Tanzania· 2025-02-21
