IEBC has a total of 7 commissioners led by Chairman Wafula Chebukati.The names and profiles of each commissioner are as follows:
Mr. Wafula W. Chebukati
Mr afula Chebukati is the Chairperson of IEBC.Below is his qualifications:
Key Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
- Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Nairobi.
- Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
Experience:
- Over 31 years’ experience in legal practice specializing in litigation and dispute resolution, conveyancing, labour laws, company mergers and acquisitions, Maritime and treaties.
- Works on a full-time basis as a chairperson of the Commission.
- Chairs the Dispute Resolution Committee and the Electoral Code of Conduct Committee.
Juliana Cherera
Vice Chairperson
Key Qualifications:
- Master of Education, Leadership and Educational Management from Kenya Methodist University.
- Bachelor of Education (Arts). Honours from Kenyatta University.
- Project Management; KIM.
- Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE); KNEC.
- Strategic Leadership and Development Program; KSG
- Senior Management Course (SMC); KSG
Experience:
- Ms Cherera Has over 18 years’ experience in Education and Management in the public sector.
- Before her appointment to the Commission, she worked as Chief Officer Executive in the Strategic Delivery Unit of the Mombasa County Government.
- Member of Mombasa County Emergency Household Relief and Nutrition Support Project Coordination Committee.
- Secretary to the Mombasa County Economic Recovery and Legacy Strategy.
- Member of Kenya Devolution Support Program Committee.
- Works on a full-time basis as a vice chairperson of the Commission.
- She Chairs the Voter Education, Partnerships and Stakeholders Engagement Committee.
Mr. Francis Wanderi
Commissioner
Key Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Management (MSc. Mgmt.); from Arthur D. Little Management Institute at Boston, USA.
- Bachelor of Education; UoN.
- Transformative Leadership and Change Management.
- Corporate Governance Course by Commonwealth Association for Corporate Governance.
Experience:
- Over 32 years in senior management within public and private institutions characterized by integrity and a high performance, and with a proven track record in development and execution of strategy, people and change management and, leadership and innovation toward realization of organizational objectives and visions.
- Francis M. Wanderi is a former Chairperson of EPZ and director Roots Credit Ltd.
- He Chairs Finance and Supply Chain Management Committee.
Mr. Justus Nyang’aya
Commissioner
Key Qualifications:
- Master of Arts (M.A) Education from the Institute of Education, University of London (IOE), UK.
- Diploma in Leadership, Governance, Peace and Conflict Transformation from the United Nations’ University -International Leadership Academy in Jordan -Amman.
- He studied educational science in Kenya and Great Britain.
Experience:
- Nyang’aya has over 32 years of experience in Strategic Leadership, Governance and Social Accountability Organizations
- He was director of Lead Africa, an organisation working for the Qualification of African Managers.
- Former Country Director, Amnesty International Kenya. Amnesty Kenya’s work concentrates on the prevention of forced evictions, the protection of housing rights and women’s rights.
- He also worked for the Netherlands Development Organisation as well as UNESCO.
- Chairs the Information and Communication Technology Committee.
Irene Masit
Commissioner
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Strategic Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester, UK.
- Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Nairobi.
- Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from the University of Nairobi.
- Post Graduate Dip from Kenya School of Law.
- Member of International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP I-Treatment; Colombo Plan Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification.
- Member of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Experience:
- Irene Masit has over 25 years work experience and knowledge in Government and Non – Governmental Organizations.
- She is the immediate former board member, National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).
- She has knowledge and experience in Finance, Governance, Management and Public Administration.
- Chairs the Legal, Compliance and Political Party Liaison Committee and the Leadership and Integrity Committee.
Prof. Abdi Yakub Guliye
Commissioner
Key Qualifications:
- PhD in Animal Nutrition from Rowett Research Institute/ University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- Master of Science in Animal Production from University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Production from Egerton University.
Experience:
- Guliye has over 27 years of university teaching experience, of which in the last 7 years he had additional administrative/ managerial roles. He also served in various Boards of Institutions/Organizations, having chaired committees such as Audit and Risk Management as well as Finance.
- Chairs the Election Operations, Research and Boundary Delimitation Committee.
Mr. Boya Molu
Commissioner
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s in Business Administration (HR Management Option), Periyar University, India.
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Karnatak University, India.
- Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management (KNEC), IHRM Kenya.
Experience:
- Has over 15 years’ experience in Human Resource Management and administration mainly in public sector.
- Prior to joining the Commission Mr. Molu served in various capacities at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Judiciary in Human Resource and Administration Directorate.
- Also served as a council member of the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) Kenya.
Chairs the Human Resource, Administration and Training Committee.
