Erastus Ethekon

Erastus Ethekon

politician Kenya

Erastus Ethekon is a former Turkana County attorney who is currently vying for the chairperson role of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). He has gained attention in the media for his commitment to addressing electoral challenges in Kenya, promising to learn from past mistakes and streamline the election process. Ethekon has highlighted the urgency of pending electoral matters, including by-elections and boundary delimitation, and he emphasizes the need for collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure successful elections.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
164,453
Power
324$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 5.33 0.28% +10% 53,771,296 164,453 $106,000 324$
Totals 3 53,771,296 164,453 $106,000 324$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC addressing a media briefing on electoral boundaries. 6

The Standard: IEBC seeks legal reforms, warns Sh22b shortfall could threaten 2027 polls

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon has explained why the commission will not undertake a full boundary delimitation exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election. 5

The Standard: Why a full boundary review is unlikely before 2027 polls

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon leads the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as it prepares for the 2027 elections. 5

The Standard: Impartiality is the biggest test for Ethekon and entire electoral commission

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon has cautioned political players against attempts to infiltrate or intimidate election officials. 8

The Standard: IEBC warns political actors against trying to influence election officials

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon has cautioned political players against renewed attempts to infiltrate or intimidate election officials. 8

The Standard: IEBC warns political actors against trying to influence election officials

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the Chair of the IEBC who condemned the incidents of violence during the by-elections. 7

The Standard: IEBC convenes high-stakes review of violence-marred by-elections

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the chairperson of the IEBC who assured voters of a secure and peaceful environment during the by-elections. 8

The Standard: It's all systems go for Thursday's by-elections - IEBC

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the chairman of the Independent Elections and Boundary Commission (IEBC) overseeing the distribution of ballot papers for upcoming by-elections. 8

The Standard: Distribution of ballot papers for mini polls starts

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, led the receipt of the first shipment of ballot materials for the upcoming by-elections. 7

The Standard: IEBC receives first batch of by-election ballot papers