The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the exit of its Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, Marjan Hussein Marjan.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said the decision followed a mutual agreement to terminate his services, marking a leadership transition at the electoral body.
The IEBC said Marjan’s departure brings to an end his tenure at the Commission and initiates the process of recruiting a new CEO and Secretary.
It added that an interim replacement will be announced in due course to serve in an acting capacity, as part of measures to ensure continuity within the Secretariat.
“The Commission is committed to a seamless transition designed to maintain momentum in carrying forward IEBC’s constitutional mandates, including the conduct of elections and boundaries delimitation,” the statement said.
Marjan joined the IEBC in March 2022 and served during a period when the Commission operated without a fully constituted team of commissioners.
According to the IEBC, he oversaw the Secretariat during this period until the current Commission was fully constituted on July 11, 2025.
In acknowledging his service, the Commission described Marjan as a committed public servant who provided professional leadership during what it termed a critical phase in the institution’s operations.
“We particularly thank him for steering the Commission Secretariat during the period of absence of the Commissioners,” said IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
The Commission said the leadership transition comes as it embarks on internal reforms within the Secretariat aimed at strengthening accountability systems, improving performance, and ensuring continuity in leadership.
According to the IEBC, the changes are intended to enhance institutional preparedness ahead of key electoral milestones.
“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 required to deliver credible, free and fair elections in Kenya,” the statement added.
The Commission sought to reassure Kenyans and stakeholders that the leadership changes will not disrupt ongoing activities, including by-elections and preparations for the 2027 General Elections.
Instead, it said the transition is intended to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability within the Secretariat.
Ethekon also wished Marjan well in his future endeavours, reiterating the Commission’s commitment to upholding its constitutional mandate and delivering credible electoral processes for the people of Kenya.