Below is the biography of Erastus Edung Ethekon:
Hon. Erastus Edung Ethekon was born in Turkana County in 1977. He is the newly appointed Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), bringing with him a wealth of experience in law, governance, and public service.
He is a seasoned advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a respected governance consultant. He has served as the County Attorney for Turkana County Government, offering critical legal counsel and helping shape the county’s legislative and institutional frameworks.
Hon. Ethekon is a highly educated legal and policy expert. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. He furthered his education abroad, earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Oil, Gas & Energy Law from the University of Derby (UK), a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Liverpool (UK), and a Master of Arts in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies from Universidad Jaume I in Spain. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Implementation of International Human Rights Treaties from the University of Nottingham.
From 2007 to 2018, he worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in various senior roles, including Programme Advisor at the Regional Service Centre in Addis Ababa and Chief Technical Advisor in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya. He was instrumental in driving peace, governance, and development programs across the Horn of Africa.
Erastus Edung is the founder and partner at E. Ethekon & Co. Advocates and Northern Consulting Solutions, where he has practiced law and offered legal consultancy on development and human rights programs for over two decades.
He has championed the rights of marginalized communities and is particularly passionate about good governance, peaceful co-existence, and accountable leadership. His appointment as IEBC Chair comes at a time when the commission seeks to rebuild public trust and integrity in Kenya’s electoral process.
Hon. Ethekon is widely respected for his calm demeanor, sharp intellect, and commitment to constitutionalism and democratic values. His leadership is expected to steer IEBC toward credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral processes.
