Erastus Ethekon
KenyapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon announced the gazettement of election campaign financing Regulations, 2026.
IEBC sets Sh6.1 billion as presidential election spending limitKenya· 2026-08-10Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC who signed the internal memo regarding the appointment of Ruth Kulundu.
IEBC appoints new acting CEO as Sunkuli's term endsKenya· 2026-08-05
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC and is advocating for new election campaign financing regulations.
Why IEBC is proposing new campaign financing rules ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-07-31IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon welcomed the proposed reforms, saying they complement the commission's roadmap towards the 2027 General Election.
AG pushes for election law reforms to curb early campaignsKenya· 2026-07-27
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC.
Too little too late: Ol Kalou's chilling dress rehearsal for 2027Kenya· 2026-07-15
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC.
Too little too late: Questions linger over Ol Kalou violenceKenya· 2026-07-15Erastus Ethekon, the IEBC Chairperson, warned against political interference during the Ol Kalou by-election.
IEBC warns against political interference, intimidation ahead of Ol Kalou by-electionKenya· 2026-07-14Erastus Ethekon is the chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and has been defended by Turkana leaders against allegations made by politicians.
Turkana leaders rally behind Erastus EthekonKenya· 2026-07-14
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon acknowledged the concerns raised by the clergy regarding electoral malpractice.
NCCK calls on IEBC to act over rampant voter briberyKenya· 2026-07-11
Gachagua accused IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon of non-action in the recent by-elections.
Gachagua calls on IEBC to reign on state officials in Ol KalouKenya· 2026-07-10
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) who warned about the potential postponement of the Ol Kalou by-election due to violence.
We might postpone Ol Kalou by-election, IEBC saysKenya· 2026-07-09IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon addresses a press conference in Nairobi on February 4, 2026.
Voter bribery: IEBC, anti-graft agency see nothing wrong in Ol KalouKenya· 2026-07-08IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon announced that Ol Kalou will not be included in the voter registration exercise until its by-election is concluded.
IEBC launches month-long voter registration drive in five constituenciesKenya· 2026-06-25Chairperson Erastus Ethekon was sworn in on July 11, 2025, with the commission immediately inheriting a packed in-tray of pending by-elections and a delayed boundary review.
IEBC sets August 10, 2027 as General Election dateKenya· 2026-06-24
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
IEBC reports 45 per cent voter turnout in by-elections by 1pmKenya· 2026-02-26Erastus Ethekon is the chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
IEBC sued over 'secret deal' with SmartmaticKenya· 2026-02-25
Erastus Ethekon's team had requested an additional Sh22 billion in funding for the IEBC budget proposal.
'Wasteful' priorities: MPs reject IEBC's Sh64 billion budgetKenya· 2026-02-25Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) who warned against voter intimidation during the by-elections.
IEBC warns against voter intimidation ahead of Thursday's by-electionsKenya· 2026-02-24Erastus Ethekon is the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
LSK decides: Lawyers head to the polls to elect new leaders (Photos)Kenya· 2026-02-19
Erastus Ethekon announced Sunkuli's appointment and the fast-tracking of the recruitment for a substantive CEO.
Moses Ledama Sunkuli appointed new IEBC acting CEOKenya· 2026-02-05
The commission’s chairperson Erastus Ethekon reiterated that Marjan’s exit was a mutually agreed separation.
Opposition signals court showdown after Marjan's exit as IEBC CEOKenya· 2026-02-04
Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC addressing a media briefing on electoral boundaries.
IEBC seeks legal reforms, warns Sh22b shortfall could threaten 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-02-02Erastus Ethekon has explained why the commission will not undertake a full boundary delimitation exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Why a full boundary review is unlikely before 2027 pollsKenya· 2026-01-27Erastus Ethekon leads the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
Impartiality is the biggest test for Ethekon and entire electoral commissionKenya· 2025-12-17Erastus Ethekon has cautioned political players against attempts to infiltrate or intimidate election officials.
IEBC warns political actors against trying to influence election officialsKenya· 2025-12-08
Erastus Ethekon has cautioned political players against renewed attempts to infiltrate or intimidate election officials.
IEBC warns political actors against trying to influence election officialsKenya· 2025-12-08Erastus Ethekon is the Chair of the IEBC who condemned the incidents of violence during the by-elections.
IEBC convenes high-stakes review of violence-marred by-electionsKenya· 2025-12-07
Erastus Ethekon is the chairperson of the IEBC who assured voters of a secure and peaceful environment during the by-elections.
It's all systems go for Thursday's by-elections - IEBCKenya· 2025-11-26Erastus Ethekon is the chairman of the Independent Elections and Boundary Commission (IEBC) overseeing the distribution of ballot papers for upcoming by-elections.
Distribution of ballot papers for mini polls startsKenya· 2025-11-21
Erastus Ethekon, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, led the receipt of the first shipment of ballot materials for the upcoming by-elections.
IEBC receives first batch of by-election ballot papersKenya· 2025-11-19