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
3 wks
Reach
425,458
Power
839$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 10 6.50 0.61% +30% 53,771,296 425,458 $106,000 839$
Totals 10 53,771,296 425,458 $106,000 839$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the IEBC who stated that the commission cannot facilitate the recall of Members of Parliament due to a lack of legal framework. 6

The Standard: Why you cannot recall your MP just yet

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the newly sworn-in Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). 7

The Standard: How we can restore trust in our elections and secure democracy

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon confirmed that they have so far received four requests for recall petitions. 5

The Standard: Why frustrated Kenyans cannot recall MPs

Kenya Kenya: IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon urged politicians to avoid statements that could erode public trust in the commission. 6

The Standard: Not even the president can direct IEBC', Wetang'ula warns politicians

Kenya Kenya: Erastus Ethekon is the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and confirmed the receipt of petitions for the recall of four MPs. 7

The Standard: IEBC receives petitions to recall four MPs, plans 23 by-elections

Kenya Kenya: The IEBC was reconstituted earlier this month, with Erastus Ethekon appointed as chairperson. 6

The Standard: CS Ruku urges newly appointed IEBC chair to hit the ground running

Kenya Kenya: The newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has been lauded for his qualifications and background. 8

The Standard: IEBC leadership is about merit, not ethnicity - Duale

Kenya Kenya: Chairperson Erastus Ethekon congratulated Commissioner Fahima on her election. 8

The Standard: Fahima Abdallah elected IEBC Vice Chairperson