The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as the acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, succeeding Moses Ledama Sunkuli whose six-month term concluded.

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon announced the appointment in an internal memo dated August 4, 2026, urging all staff to support Kulundu in her new role. She officially assumed office on August 5, 2026.

Interim Leadership Amid Election Preparations

Kulundu will serve as acting CEO for up to two months while the commission finalizes the recruitment of a substantive chief executive. The appointment comes at a critical time as the IEBC intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election, requiring steady leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Professional Background

  • Holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi
  • Earned a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi

Her appointment guarantees continuity in the commission’s leadership during this pivotal electoral period.