Erastus Edung Ethekon
Erastus Edung Ethekon is one of the shortlisted candidates for the IEBC commissioner positions, highlighting his interest in shaping Kenya's electoral process.
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Erastus Ethekon is the IEBC Chairperson who is leading efforts to increase voter registration among young people in Kenya.
IEBC bets on digital platform to draw more young voters
Kenya· 2026-02-04IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon described Marjan as a committed public servant who provided professional leadership during a critical phase of the commission’s operations.
Hussein Marjan resigns as IEBC CEOKenya· 2026-02-03
MPs are expected to engage the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson, Erastus Edung Ethekon, on the status of boundary delimitation and voter registration.
MPs to convene in Nakuru to set legislative priorities ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-01-24
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon added that the incidents undermine electoral principles.
IEBC condemns violence, affirms lawful process in by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27The Democracy for the Citizens Party has written to the IEBC chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, alleging interference in the upcoming Magarini Constituency by-election.
Gachagua accuses IEBC Vice Chair of interfering in Magarini by-electionKenya· 2025-11-24
Erastus Edung Ethekon expressed deep sadness over the clashes in Kasipul Constituency.
IEBC condemns Kasipul political violence ahead of by-electionKenya· 2025-11-07Erastus Edung Ethekon is the Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakesKenya· 2025-09-17
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Why some vacant MP seats were not filled within 90 days- IEBCKenya· 2025-08-14Dr. Erastus Edung Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Six Kenyans sue polls agency for blocking petitions to recall MPsKenya· 2025-08-05
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) who provided an update on the Commission's priority areas.
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fireKenya· 2025-07-26
Erastus Edung Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya.
Ethekon, IEBC team should win Kenyans' trust for 2027 contestKenya· 2025-07-26Ethekon announced the Commission’s priorities, marking the first major update since the team assumed office.
IEBC unveils roadmap for 2027 general electionsKenya· 2025-07-24Erastus Edung Ethekon is tasked with rebuilding trust in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and delivering credible elections.
The uphill task before Ethekon, fellow IEBC commissionersKenya· 2025-07-21
Erastus Ethekon has urged politicians to stop making claims of election rigging ahead of the 2027 polls.
'We are not worried,' new IEBC team dismisses 2027 rigging fearsKenya· 2025-07-19Erastus Edung Ethekon is the new chairperson of the IEBC.
Western envoys press Kenya to fund polls as new IEBC team takes chargeKenya· 2025-07-15
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya.
Vote theft: IEBC warns against reckless rhetoric as political tempers flareKenya· 2025-07-15
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya.
IEBC warns against reckless rhetoric as political tempers flareKenya· 2025-07-14Erastus Ethekon is the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Litmus test for political class as new IEBC team assumes officeKenya· 2025-07-11
Erastus Edung Ethekon has pledged free and fair elections as he took office on Friday, ending a two-year leadership gap.
'Your vote will count': Ethekon promises credible polls as IEBC takes chargeKenya· 2025-07-11
Erastus Edung Ethekon was nominated as Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
High Court nullifies IEBC bosses' gazettmentKenya· 2025-07-11
Ethekon has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition challenging his appointment as IEBC Chairperson nominee.
IEBC chair nominee urges court to dismiss petition against his appointmentKenya· 2025-06-23
Erastus Edung Ethekon has been nominated as the Chairperson of the IEBC.
Why petitioners want vetting of Ruto IEBC nominees stoppedKenya· 2025-05-15
Erastus Edung Ethekon is an affable, well-read and fairly accomplished lawyer from Turkana County.
MPs addicted to CDF will have to adjust to a future without itKenya· 2025-05-10
Erastus Edung Ethekon has been nominated as the next Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson.
How independently can new IEBC nominees carry out their mandate?Kenya· 2025-05-09
Mr Edung has been nominated as the new IEBC chairperson.
Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairmanKenya· 2025-05-08
Ethekon, 48, dismissed concerns about his age, saying that he has the energy, experience, and resilience required to lead the electoral agency.
Ruto nominates Erastus Ethekon as IEBC chairpersonKenya· 2025-05-08
Erastus Edung Ethekon is one of the top contenders for the IEBC chairperson position.
IEBC selection panel dismisses reports of narrowing list of commission chair to fourKenya· 2025-04-26
Erastus Edung Ethekon is a candidate for the IEBC chairperson position who emphasizes his experience and resilience.
My age is a non-issue, Ethekon tells IEBC panelKenya· 2025-03-25
Others include Erastus Edung Ethekon.
Charles Nyachae: Parliament to blame for failed implementation of 2010 ConstitutionKenya· 2025-03-24
Erastus Edung Ethekon is part of the group being interviewed for the IEBC.
Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrowKenya· 2025-03-23
