President Ruto Nominates Erastus Edung Ethekon as New IEBC Chairman

President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a significant step in Kenya’s electoral reforms.

Nomination Details

In an official statement issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the President confirmed Mr. Ethekon’s nomination. If approved by Parliament, he will lead the electoral body for a single six-year term.

Next Steps

The nomination now awaits parliamentary approval, which will determine whether Ethekon assumes leadership of Kenya’s crucial electoral management body.

This article summarizes an original report by The Standard. Full credit goes to the original source.