The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that Chief Executive and Commission Secretary Marjan Hussein Marjan will be leaving by mutual agreement, with more than a year remaining on his contract.
In a statement on Wednesday, IEBC chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the decision marks the start of a process to recruit a new CEO and Commission Secretary.
“IEBC will announce an interim replacement who will take over as Acting CEO/CS in due course. This is in line with our commitment and resolve to ensure we have a seamless transition designed to maintain momentum in carrying forward the IEBC constitutional mandates including conducting elections and boundaries delimitation among other important functions,” Ethekon said.
He noted that the Commission is pursuing key reforms within the Secretariat as Marjan departs.
“We wish to assure Kenyans that any changes will be designed to ensure we achieve effective institutional preparedness, strengthen our internal accountability and results-oriented systems, and leadership continuity,” he added.
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Ethekon highlighted the critical role of the Secretariat in electoral management and service delivery. He said the Commission intends for the Secretariat to reflect preparedness, dedication, and commitment to organising credible elections.
“The Commission takes opportunity to appreciate the work of Mr Marjan who was a committed servant and offered his professional services and leadership to IEBC since March 2022 when he was appointed as CEO/CS.
“We particularly thank him for steering the Commission Secretariat during the period of absence of the Commissioners until when the current Commission was fully constituted on 11 July 2025. The Commission wishes the former CEO/CS well in his future endeavours,” Ethekon said.
The chairperson also reassured Kenyans and stakeholders that the changes would not affect ongoing activities, including preparations for upcoming by-elections and the 2027 General Election.
“Instead, we believe the changes are meant to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, transparency and accountability of the Secretariat in service delivery to the people of Kenya,” he said.
Mr Marjan served as CEO and Commission Secretary for three years, guiding the Secretariat through a transitional period when the Commission was not fully constituted.
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