Former Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chief executive Halakhe Waqo is among nine candidates shortlisted for the position of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer.

The commission announced the shortlist on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following the receipt of 304 valid applications. Interviews are scheduled for November 12 and 13, 2026.

Full List of Shortlisted Candidates

The nine candidates are:


  1. Anthony Omerikwa — Busia County
  2. Halakhe Waqo — Marsabit County
  3. Harley Mutisya — Makueni County
  4. Edmund Odiwuor Malitt — Homa Bay County
  5. Andrew Gitau Kimani — Nairobi County
  6. Mohamed Abdullahi Abdi — Wajir County
  7. Edward Katama Ngeywa — Trans Nzoia County
  8. Martina Wato Yattani — Marsabit County
  9. Nelly Ilongo — Taita Taveta County.

Interviews Set for November

The IEBC said the shortlisting process considered gender, regional balance and the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Each candidate will be informed individually about the interview venue.

The successful candidate will oversee the commission’s daily administration and support its electoral operations as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

The recruitment is an important step in filling the commission’s top administrative position, which plays a central role in coordinating staff, resources and electoral programmes.