IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein resigns

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marjan Hussein Marjan, has resigned from his position.

In a statement released on Tuesday evening, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Marjan’s resignation follows a mutual agreement to terminate his services.

“This brings to an end his tenure at the IEBC and marks the start of the process to recruit a new CEO and Secretary to the Commission. The IEBC will announce an interim replacement who will serve as Acting CEO/Secretary in due course,” the statement reads.

Ethekon emphasized that the move reflects the Commission’s commitment to a seamless leadership transition, ensuring continuity in fulfilling its constitutional mandates, including conducting elections and managing boundary delimitation.

“The changes within the Secretariat are part of critical reforms aimed at strengthening institutional preparedness, internal accountability, and results-oriented systems. The Secretariat is central to delivering credible, free, and fair elections, and these reforms will enhance its effectiveness, efficiency,

transparency, and service delivery to the people of Kenya,” he said.

The Chairperson also expressed appreciation for Marjan’s contributions since his appointment in March 2022, noting his leadership during a period when the Commission operated without fully constituted Commissioners until July 2025.

“We thank Mr. Marjan for his dedication and professional service to the IEBC and wish him well in his future endeavors,” Ethekon added.

Marjan’s resignation follows mounting pressure from opposition parties demanding his exit ahead of the next General Election. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Marjan of hastily renewing the contract of Smartmatic, the company that supplied electoral kits for the 2022 elections. Kalonzo warned that the upcoming election might not be free and fair if Marjan remained in office.