IEBC chairperson Ethekon assures country of transparency and fairness
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson, Erastus Edung Ethekon, has assured the country of fairness and transparency in its processes of conducting by-elections and the general elections of 2027.
Speaking during the induction retreat of the newly constituted commission on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Mombasa, Ethekon indicated that the commission would endeavor to uphold the rule of law and ensure inclusivity.
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“I want to reaffirm my personal commitment and support – and that of my fellow team members – to lead with transparency, fairness, and courage. We will uphold the rule of law, champion inclusivity, enhance teamwork, and pursue innovation wherever possible,” Ethekon said.
Calls for transparency
The assurance comes after a section of the political class affirmed their trust in the commission, urging it not to be used for selfish political interests.
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi urged the commission on Thursday, July 17, 2025, to plan well to avert chaos that may arise should the public lose faith in IEBC.
“Make sure that you plan well, working with all stakeholders to build confidence among Kenyans. If there is no confidence, then you will be hurtling towards chaos,” Muturi said in his appeal to the IEBC.
Monumental job
“For now, I can give the IEBC the benefit of the doubt because I see a majority of the people as trustworthy of a monumental job of presiding over the nation’s general elections,” he stated.
“A lot will depend, however, on how they will conduct themselves. If I could give them some advice: Let transparency be the hallmark of their modus operandi. Carry Kenyans along the way in all the things you are going to do; from procurement, infrastructure, and voter registration to ensure that nobody is left behind.”
The IEBC was constituted after Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the commission’s chairperson and six other commissioners.
Erastus Edung Ethekon took the oath of office as the Chairperson of the Commission. The six commissioners sworn in were Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol, and Fahima Araphat Abdalla.
