IEBC Nominee's Hilarious Oath-Taking Oversight

The Kenyan National Assembly witnessed an unusual moment during the approval hearing for Erastus Ethekon's nomination as the chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The event, live-streamed on May 31, 2025, took an unexpected turn when Mr. Ethekon began to take his oath without a Bible. A clerk quickly intervened, pointing out the omission. "Sorry chair, I had not actually seen the Bible," Mr. Ethekon stated, prompting laughter in the room. The video shows the nominee's initial attempt, the clerk's intervention, and the subsequent retake of the oath with the Bible. The incident, though brief, became a talking point, highlighting a human element in a formal political process. The event concluded with Mr. Ethekon successfully taking his oath, demonstrating the importance of attention to detail in official proceedings.