IEBC Appoints Moses Ledama Sunkuli as Acting CEO
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission said Sunkuli, who currently serves as Director of Electoral Operations, will hold the position for a period of six months or until a substantive CEO is recruited and appointed
By : Mweru Mbugua
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as its acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary, with immediate effect
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission said Sunkuli, who currently serves as Director of Electoral Operations, will hold the position for a period of six months or until a substantive CEO is recruited and appointed
The position became vacant following the resignation of Marjan Hussein Marjan, whose exit was reached through a mutual agreement to terminate his services
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon thanked Marjan for his service, noting his role in steering the Commission during a challenging period when it 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 endeavours,” Ethekon said
Marjan’s departure followed sustained pressure from opposition parties calling for his removal ahead of the next General Election. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka had previously warned that the election would not be free and fair if Marjan remained in office
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The Commission said Sunkuli brings extensive experience and deep institutional knowledge, which will be critical in ensuring continuity as IEBC prepares for upcoming electoral processes
