Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

IEBC Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi, on March 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

The President, in a statement issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, said he had nominated Mr Edung as the new IEBC chairperson and if approved by Parliament, he will steer the electoral commission for a single term of six years.