Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein is staring at a possible jail term or a hefty fine after being found guilty of contempt of court.
In the development that unfolded on Wednesday, June 11, Hussein was convicted for failing to settle a Ksh200 million debt owed to a leading corporate communications company for services rendered during the 2017 General Election.
Following the conviction, the court directed him to appear for sentencing on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
At the heart of it all is a dispute between IEBC and the company over unpaid dues related to media and communication services. IEBC CEO, Marjan Hussein Marjan during a learning session with Malawi Electoral Commission in December 2023 IEBC The company asserted that the IEBC owed them a substantial amount for strategic communication and integrated media campaign consultancy services rendered during the 2017 General Election.
