The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
According to reports, in an internal memo dated August 4, 2026, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon announced that Kulundu would officially assume the role on Wednesday, August 5, to ensure continuity at the commission.
According to the memo, Kulundu will be expected to serve in the acting capacity for two months or until the recruitment and appointment of a substantive CEO.
IEBC appoints Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO
“The Commission has appointed Ruth Kulundu to the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary, effective August 5, 2026,” IEBC stated.
The IEBC chairperson directed all the Commission staff to support Kulundu during the transition period to ensure IEBC’s operations continue without disruption.
“During this transition, the Commission requests all staff members to extend their full cooperation and support to Ms Kulundu to ensure our operations continue to run smoothly and efficiently,” Ethekon the chairperson stated.
Kulundu’s appointment comes at a critical time as the Commission intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election, including the ongoing recruitment of a substantive CEO.
