By Sandra Blessing
The Secretary of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Hussein Marjan, has resigned.
In a memo this evening, Marjan said he was exiting on a mutual agreement with the Commission.
“Message to the Members of Commission and Staff on My Transition from the Commission
Dear Colleagues,
As you may be aware, the Commission and I have mutually agreed on a structured transition in the Office of the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer. I write to you today to express my sincere appreciation to each one of you for the privilege of serving alongside you over the years.
Since joining the Commission in April 2015, first as Deputy Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and later as Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, it has been an honour to work with a professional, dedicated, and resilient team committed to the constitutional mandate of the IEBC. Together, we have navigated complex operational demands, institutional transitions, and defining moments in our democratic journey.
I am particularly grateful for the commitment and professionalism demonstrated by staff during the 2022 General Election and in the period that followed, when the Secretariat was called upon to ensure continuity, stability, and institutional readiness during a time of transition. Your dedication, often under intense public scrutiny, upheld the values of public service and strengthened public confidence in the Commission.
As I move on, I do so wiser, enriched, and deeply grateful for over a decade of invaluable experience in elections management. The lessons, relationships, and shared purpose will remain with me always.
Allow me, in closing, to offer this heartfelt encouragement: 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.
I wish to thank the Commissioners, Senior Management, and all Members of Staff for the cooperation, support, and collegiality extended to me throughout my tenure. I also thank those officers who are supporting the handover process to ensure an orderly and seamless transition.
Thank you for your immense support, your trust, and your unwavering commitment to service. It has been the greatest honour 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.
With sincere appreciation” he wrote.
Mr. Marjan Hussein Marjan, CBS, MBS
Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Regards,
Office of the CEO
Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission
Anniversary Towers, Off University Way
P.O. Box 45371-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 (0) 20 276 9000
Website: https://www.iebc.or.ke
Reuben Mbuu
SEO, Masinga
Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission
Anniversary Towers, Off University Way
P.O. Box 45371-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 (0) 20 276 9000
Website: https://www.iebc.or.ke
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