Erastus Ethekon has officially been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Erastus is now replacing Wafula Chebukati, who served at the helm of the Commission until his death.
Ethekon took the oath of office on Friday, July 11, alongside six commissioners, at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court building and presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome.
Erastus Ethekon officially sworn in as the new IEBC chairperson. Photo: Courtesy.
The new IEBC Chairperson accepted his responsibilities and pledged to serve Kenyans diligently, without fear, favour or bias.
Moreover, Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol and Fahima Araphat Abdallah were all sworn in as Commissioners.
Speaking after taking the oath, the new IEBC Chairperson expressed gratitude to President Ruto for the appointment and assured Kenyans of his readiness to serve them.
Their swearing in comes hours after President Ruto re-gazetted their appointment after the High Court on Thursday evening nullified an initial gazette notice, noting that it was null and void.
