The announcement was made on Thursday, February 5, 2026, signaling a swift transition in the commission’s top management.
Before his new appointment, Sunkuli served as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, a role that gave him extensive experience overseeing election preparations and operational management.
Before his new appointment, Sunkuli served as the Commission’s Director of Electoral Operations, a role that gave him extensive experience overseeing election preparations and operational management.
The IEBC expressed confidence that his familiarity with the commission’s inner workings would ensure continuity and stability during this interim period.
“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission wishes to announce the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, effective immediately,” the IEBC statement read. Sunkuli will serve in an acting capacity for at least six months or until a substantive CEO is recruited.
In his new role, Sunkuli will oversee the daily administration of the commission, including managing staff at county offices and headquarters, implementing decisions made by commissioners, and ensuring efficient operations during election cycles.
One of his immediate tests will be overseeing preparations for several upcoming MCA by-elections scheduled for February.
As accounting officer, Sunkuli is also responsible for managing the IEBC budget, including procurement of election materials and logistics.
As accounting officer, Sunkuli is also responsible for managing the IEBC budget, including procurement of election materials and logistics.
However, the acting CEO will not make policy decisions or declare election results, which remain the prerogative of the commission and its chairperson.
Sunkuli has been with the commission for nearly a decade and served as a returning officer in the lead-up to the 2017 General Elections, giving him considerable experience in managing electoral processes.
The appointment comes amid heightened political attention, particularly from opposition parties. Sources indicate that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s opposition camp may scrutinize Sunkuli’s leadership closely, given their criticism of Marjan Hussein’s tenure.
Sunkuli has been with the commission for nearly a decade and served as a returning officer in the lead-up to the 2017 General Elections, giving him considerable experience in managing electoral processes.
The appointment comes amid heightened political attention, particularly from opposition parties. Sources indicate that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s opposition camp may scrutinize Sunkuli’s leadership closely, given their criticism of Marjan Hussein’s tenure.
How they respond to the new acting CEO is expected to influence the political dynamics around upcoming elections.
The IEBC affirmed its commitment to a smooth leadership transition and maintaining high standards of service delivery, emphasizing that the commission’s focus remains on efficient and transparent management of electoral processes.
The IEBC affirmed its commitment to a smooth leadership transition and maintaining high standards of service delivery, emphasizing that the commission’s focus remains on efficient and transparent management of electoral processes.
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