Kenyan IEBC Nominee's Net Worth and Election Process Under Scrutiny

Kenyan IEBC Nominee Erustus Ethekon Faces Scrutiny Over Net Worth and Election Process. Approval hearings for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are underway in Kenya. Erustus Ethekon, a nominee for Chairperson, revealed his net worth to be Ksh. 276 million, comprising land, livestock, Safaricom shares, and motor vehicles. He also detailed the funding sources for his education, including scholarships and government grants. However, the selection process has faced legal challenges, with activists questioning its legality. "I will perform my functions in accordance with the constitution," Ethekon stated during the hearings, addressing concerns about impartiality. The High Court has allowed parliament to resume vetting the nominees, but the gazettement and swearing-in remain blocked pending the resolution of a petition challenging the selection process. The hearings continue to attract significant public attention as Kenya prepares for upcoming elections.