Who is Erastus Ekethon, newly nominated IEBC chair?

Ethekon holds multiple postgraduate degrees from internationally recognized institutions

Staff Writer May 8, 2025 1 min read

By Newsflash Writer

Erastus Edung Ethekon is the newly nominated chairperson of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), bringing with him a rich blend of legal, governance, and international development experience.

Profile Summary:

Age: 48
Profession: Lawyer and governance expert
Current Role: Consultant Partner at Northern Consulting Solution and E. Ethekon & Co. Advocates

Academic Background:

Mr Ethekon holds multiple postgraduate degrees from internationally recognized institutions:

LL.M. in Oil, Gas & Energy Law – University of Derby, UK (2016)
MSc. in Project Management – University of Liverpool, UK (2013)
MA in Peace, Conflict & Development Studies – Universidad Jaume I, Spain (2012)
Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights Treaties Implementation – University of Nottingham, UK (2007), under the British Foreign & Commonwealth Chevening Fellowship
Postgraduate Diploma in Law – Kenya School of Government (2003)
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) – University of Nairobi (2001)

Professional Experience:

Programs Management Specialist, UNDP
These roles focused on governance, development, and institutional capacity building across Africa.

County Attorney, Turkana County (2018–2024): Played a key legal advisory role in county governance.

Consultant Partner (2004–Present): Offers legal and strategic consulting through his own firm.

UN System Roles (2007–2018):

Program Coordinator & Chief Technical Advisor, UNRCO Kenya

Programme Advisor, UNDP Regional Centre & African Union, Addis Ababa