IEBC statement on the Resignation of CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), today, announces the formal exit of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary (CS), Mr. Marjan Hussein Marjan after reaching an agreement to terminate his services by mutual consent. This, in effect, brings to an end his tenure and marks the beginning of recruiting a new CEO and Secretary to the Commission.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission 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 mandate including conducting elections and boundaries delimitation among other important functions.

As the current CEO/CS exits, we embark on critical reforms within the Secretariat. 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 sustained leadership continuity.

The IEBC Secretariat is very crucial in service delivery on electoral management and related matters and it is the intention of the Commission that it reflects the level of preparedness, passion and commitment to delivering credible, free and fair elections in Kenya.

The Commission takes this 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 11th July 2025. The Commission wishes Mr. Marjan well in his future endeavors.

Finally, the Commission assures the people of Kenya and stakeholders that the changes within its
Secretariat and management arrangements will not affect our ongoing activities including the conduct of the by-elections and preparedness for 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.