IEBC Appoints Moses Ledama CEO

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, effective immediately.

In a statement issued in Nairobi on February 5, 2026, the Commission said the move comes after a leadership change at the top of its secretariat. It noted that the appointment follows the exit of the former Chief Executive Officer, Marjan Hussein Marjan.

Sunkuli currently serves as the Commission Director of Electoral Operations.

The IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said he “brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to this role.”

His background within the institution places him at the centre of the Commission’s operational structures.

At the same time, the electoral body signalled that the process to fill the position on a permanent basis is under way.

The Commission said it “is committed to fast-tracking the recruitment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary and ensuring a seamless transition.”

The IEBC emphasised that service delivery will remain a priority during the interim period. It underlined its focus on maintaining the highest standards of excellence in service delivery to the Kenyan people.

IEBC is under the watchful eye of a public demanding transparency and efficiency as the country prepares for the 2027 elections.

Marjan exited on February 3 before the lapse of his tenure on ‘mutual consent’ with the commission, which now has the task of finding a replacement.

He expressed deep gratitude for his time at the IEBC, where he first served as Deputy Commission Secretary/CEO from April 2015 before assuming the top role.

“It has been an honour to work with a professional, dedicated, and resilient team committed to the constitutional mandate of the IEBC,” he wrote.

He singled out staff for their commitment during the 2022 General Election, noting that they maintained “continuity, stability, and institutional readiness during a time of transition.”

Marjan urged staff to “stand firm in adhering to the rule of law, uphold integrity in the execution of your duties, and always remain guided by the supreme obligation to protect the democratic rights and interests of the citizens of our beloved Republic.”

He thanked Commissioners, senior management, and staff for their support and collegiality, adding: “It has been the greatest honor of my professional life to walk this journey with you. I am confident that the Secretariat will continue to uphold its mandate with integrity, professionalism, and excellence.”

Marjan joined the IEBC in March 2022 and served during a period when the Commission operated without a fully constituted team of commissioners.