'Turkana is not a bush': Professionals slam unfair criticism of IEBC Nominee Ethekon

Former Turkana county Attorney Mr Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25th 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

The Turkana Professionals Association (TPA) has hit back at what they call political bias and unfair judgment following the nomination of Hon. Erastus Edung Ethekon to head the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

In a bold statement released on Monday, May 12, 2025, the group called out some national leaders-especially Martha Karua-for making remarks that question Ethekon's qualifications, arguing that such comments are rooted in outdated stereotypes about the Turkana region.