The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commission Secretary.

In a statement on Thursday February 5, 2026, IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon noted that Sunkuli’s appointment is effective immediately.

This comes two days after the commission announced the resignation of Mr. Marjan Hussein Marjan after reaching an agreement to terminate his services by mutual consent. 

Sunkuli, who currently serves as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to this role.

“Mr. Sunkuli will serve in an acting capacity for a period of six (6) months or until the recruitment and appointment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer is finalized.

“The Commission is committed to fast-tracking the recruitment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary and ensuring a seamless transition, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in service delivery to the Kenyan people,” read part of the IEBC statement.

At the same time, IEBC chairperson emphasized that the commission is planning to embark on critical reforms within the Secretariat, after Marjan’s exit.

He added that 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 has to reflect the level of preparedness, passion and commitment to delivering credible, free and fair elections in Kenya.