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Erastus Edung Ethekon

Also known as: IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon · IEBC boss · IEBC Chairman Erastus Edung Ethekon · IEBC Chair Ethekon · Chair Ethekon · Chairman Ethekon · Mr Ethekon

Chairperson of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, leading 2027 election preparations amid disputes over electoral integrity and postponement threats.

2026-04-242026-08-28

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    The move follows a briefing by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, who updated the Council on key operational milestones, election timelines and progress on the proposed Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

    NCAJ reactivates Election Preparedness Committee ahead of 2027 polls
  3. Citizen Digital

    IEBC says Ol Kalou by-election 'progressing as planned', reports 38% turnout by midday By Benjamin Muriuki July 16, 2026 05:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon during a

    IEBC says Ol Kalou by-election 'progressing as planned', reports 38% turnout by midday
  4. The Standard

    "I saw Chairman Ethekon lamenting the deployment of cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries to Ol Kalou.

    Nyutu: State-backed intimidation tainting Ol Kalou poll
  5. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, alleging that a meeting held in Gilgil on the evening of July 13 was used to plan e

    Gachagua alleges UDA plot to rig Ol Kalou by-election, demands IEBC action
  6. The Standard

    In a letter addressed to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, Gachagua claimed the commission had lost public confidence and alleged it had selectively enforced electoral laws in favour of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

    Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
  7. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during the launch of the 2022 Pre-Election Dispute Resolution Report, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon lamented claims of massive voter bribery and the use of State machinery to influence voters.

    LSK opposes calls to postpone Ol Kalou by-election over campaign irregularities
  8. DCJ Mwilu cautions IEBC on bias ahead of 2027 election

    1. Capital News

      IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon assured stakeholders that the commission remains committed to delivering free, fair and credible elections in 2027.

      DCJ Mwilu Warns IEBC Against Bias, Says Kenya Risks Crisis if 2027 Polls Are Mishandled
    2. Capital News

      NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 10 – Senior Counsel Philip Murgor has cautioned Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the responsibility of safeguarding Kenya’s electoral integrity ultimately rests with the commission’s leadership.

      SC Murgor Warns IEBC Chair Ethekon Against Repeating Mistakes of the 2007 Polls
    3. Citizen Digital

      This as the commission's chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable process, before, during and after the 2027 polls, calling upon political parties to adhere to the laws governing electioneering processes.

      DCJ Mwilu warns IEBC against bias ahead of 2027 General Election
  9. Citizen Digital

    IEBC threatens to cancel or postpone Ol Kalou by-election over violence, voter bribery By Emmanuel Too July 09, 2026 06:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon speaks durin

    IEBC threatens to cancel or postpone Ol Kalou by-election over violence, voter bribery
Politics

IEBC denies political interference and corruption ahead of 2027 election

The News

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission rejected allegations of political interference, corruption, and voter suppression in its 2027 election preparations, terming the claims false and unsubstantiated. The commission challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence of claims that politicians purchased a house for the IEBC chairperson to influence him.

27 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. IEBC denies political interference and corruption ahead of 2027 election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission rejected allegations of political interference, corruption, and voter suppression in its 2027 election preparations, terming the claims false and unsubstantiated. The commission challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence of claims that politicians purchased a house for the IEBC chairperson to influence him.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Gachagua alleges IEBC election tender predetermined for South Korean firm

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has predetermined the outcome of a tender for an Integrated Elections Management System in favour of South Korean company Miru Systems Company Limited, claiming the ongoing procurement process is merely a formality.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. IEBC formally gazetted 2027 election period with detailed timelines

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has formally gazetted the commencement of the election period for the August 10, 2027 polls, publishing Kenya Gazette Notice No. 13497 to bring the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act into force, setting out a roadmap governing voter registration, political party activities, candidate nominations, campaigns and election offences.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. IEBC targets 28.5 million voters for 2027 election

    Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission targets approximately 28.5 million registered voters for the 2027 General Election, up from 22.1 million in 2022. As of August 20, 2026, 2.9 million Kenyans have registered since the Continuous Voter Registration exercise began in September 2025.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Gachagua warns Ruto against delaying 2027 election

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto that Kenya's 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled, saying Kenyans will resist any attempt to use violence, gangs or political instability as a pretext to delay the polls. Gachagua accused the administration of creating conditions that could justify postponing the election and called on the IEBC to demonstrate preparedness and engage opposition parties.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 11 August

  1. IEBC opens international tenders for 2027 election systems and materials

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has launched two major international tenders—one for an Integrated Elections Management System and KIEMS kits for biometric voter identification and results transmission, and another for ballot papers, tactile ballot folders, voter registers, and result-declaration forms—with delivery scheduled before the August 2027 General Election.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. IEBC releases new campaign financing rules for 2027 elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazetted new Election Campaign Financing Regulations for the 2027 general elections, setting the expenditure period from at least six months before the election to fourteen days after, and requiring candidates and political parties to appoint an authorized person to manage contributions and expenditures.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Presidential election one year away; Ruto intensifies State House engagements

    With the constitutional election date set for 10 August 2025, President William Ruto is conducting an electoral charm offensive through State House delegations, though an opinion writer suggests such retreats from the campaign field may signal political weakness.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Kalonzo challenges IEBC chief over 2027 election postponement threat

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the IEBC against threatening to postpone the 2027 General Election, questioning the legal basis for remarks made by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, who previously stated that Kenya cannot conduct credible elections in an environment marked by hate speech, political intolerance and ethnic incitement. Kalonzo argued that under the Elections Act, the IEBC can only postpone elections in specific constituencies, counties or wards under circumstances such as a serious breach of peace or natural disaster.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Four state agencies form joint team against hate speech

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, and Office of the Registrar of Political Parties have formed a multi-agency committee to crack down on hate speech and incitement ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that leaders found inciting Kenyans or spreading hate could be disqualified from the ballot.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. NCAJ reactivates election preparedness committee for 2027

    The National Council on the Administration of Justice has reactivated its Ad Hoc Committee on Election Preparedness to coordinate the justice sector ahead of the 2027 General Election, following IEBC briefings on the electoral roadmap. The committee, chaired by the IEBC Chairperson, will focus on enhancing justice-sector readiness and inter-agency collaboration throughout the electoral cycle.

    29 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 16 July

  1. IEBC reports Ol Kalou by-election proceeding smoothly

    The IEBC said voting in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election proceeded smoothly and peacefully on Thursday, with voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1 p.m., and cautioned political leaders against disrupting polling stations and tallying centres ahead of vote counting.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Nyutu accuses state intimidation, IEBC bias in Ol Kalou by-election

    Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu has accused the government of intimidation in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and faulted the IEBC for bias and failure to enforce the electoral code of conduct, citing alleged voter bribery and intimidation in previous by-elections in Malava, Mbeere North and Narok Town Ward.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. DCP leader Gachagua alleges UDA plot to rig Ol Kalou by-election

    Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to the IEBC alleging that a July 13 meeting was used to plan electoral malpractice in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, claiming select UDA officials and government officers met to influence the election outcome.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias in Ol Kalou by-election

    Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Party for Citizens (DCP), has accused the IEBC of bias and demanded assurances that Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election will be free, fair and credible. He cited alleged selective enforcement of electoral laws in favour of the UDA and claimed senior government officials have campaigned for the UDA candidate without sanctions.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. LSK opposes postponement of Ol Kalou by-election

    The Law Society of Kenya has opposed calls to postpone the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election over alleged campaign irregularities, arguing that voters should not be punished for candidates' misconduct. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the IEBC and enforcement agencies should investigate and prosecute offenders under existing electoral laws rather than deny voters their constitutional right to elect a representative.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Deputy Chief Justice Warns IEBC of Election Bias Risk

    Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has cautioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against partisanship and procedural failures ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that Kenya could face serious consequences if the electoral process loses public trust. Mwilu emphasized that the credibility of the next election will depend on the commission's ability to manage disputes fairly, impartially and within the law, and that any perception of bias or institutional failure could have far-reaching consequences for national stability.

    10 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Murgor Warns IEBC Chair Against 2007 Electoral Mistakes

    Senior Counsel Philip Murgor cautioned IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon that the commission's leadership bears responsibility for safeguarding Kenya's electoral integrity, warning against repeating the events of the disputed 2007 General Election and urging the commission to resist political pressure and uphold the law.

    10 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 9 July

  1. DCJ Mwilu cautions IEBC on bias ahead of 2027 election

    Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission against bias and lack of professionalism in the build-up to the 2027 General Election, saying the credibility of the election relies on the conduct of the electoral body. IEBC Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon promised to deliver a reputable electoral process before, during, and after the 2027 polls.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. IEBC may postpone or cancel Ol Kalou by-election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it may postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for the following Thursday due to widespread voter bribery, violence, and one reported death. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon announced the commission may disqualify candidates found culpable of electoral offences and criticized the use of state machinery to influence voters.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Kipipiri MP Muhia's lawyers walk out of IEBC hearing

    Lawyers representing Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia walked out of an IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee hearing, citing bias, procedural unfairness, and a predetermined outcome. The legal team sought an adjournment to seek High Court interpretation of relevant procedures, but the committee declined and proceeded without the defendant and her counsel.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. Legislators accuse IEBC of irregular voter registration and transfer

    Legislators have accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of irregular registration and transfer of voters, raising concerns about the integrity of the voter register ahead of next year's General Election.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 12 May

  1. IEBC warns candidates against electoral malpractices in by-elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has declared itself ready to conduct upcoming by-elections and warned candidates against engaging in electoral malpractices, including unlawful campaigning outside stipulated hours. IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Araphat said the commission has deployed election materials and trained personnel, and will take action against offenders, including denying clearance to candidates who breach electoral rules.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Youth surge as IEBC closes enhanced voter registration drive

    Youth turned up in large numbers at voter registration centres across the country on the final day of the IEBC's Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, with last-minute rushes in areas like Kahawa West and Garissa Township Constituency.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. IEBC registers 505,344 voters in final week before deadline

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 1,876,274 new voters in just under a month, with 505,344 added in the past week alone as the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise approaches its April 28 closure. Nairobi County leads registrations with 209,965 new voters, followed by Kiambu and Nakuru.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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