Erastus Ethekon has formally been sworn in as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), 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.
During the oath-taking, the new IEBC Chairperson accepted his responsibilities and pledged to serve Kenyans diligently, without fear, favour, or bias. "I, Erastus Edung Ethekon, having been appointed the Chairperson of IEBC, do solemnly swear that I will at all times obey, respect and uphold the Constitution of Kenya and all other laws of the country," he stated.
He added, "I will faithfully and fully, to the best of my ability, discharge the trust and perform the functions bestowed upon me by virtue of this appointment, without fear, favour, bias, ill-will or prejudice.
