Editor's Review

Marjan was among the five candidates who were shortlisted. He had served as the acting IEBC CEO since April 2019.


Marjan Hussein has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Confirming the appointment, IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati announced that he had also been appointed the commission's  Secretary.

Marjan was among the five candidates who were shortlisted. He had served as the acting IEBC CEO since April 2019.

He rose to the top following his appointment by Chebukati after the 2017 polls.

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Marjan will take over from Ezra Chiloba who was dismissed on grounds of abuse of office.

Marjan had been shortlisted alongside Nancy Wanjiku, Mabonga Joel, Zephaniah Okeyo and George Michugu from a list of over 500 applicants.

The commission received a total of 860 applications.

Interviews for the deputy CEO position will start on March 10.