Ruth Kulundu, the newly appointed acting IEBC Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary. [Courtesy]
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary for two months, replacing Moses Ledama Sunkuli, whose six-month acting tenure ended on Tuesday.
Kulundu assumes office on Wednesday, August 5, according to an internal memo dated Tuesday, August 4, signed by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
"The Commission has appointed Ruth Kulundu to the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer/Commission Secretary, effective August 5, 2026," said Ethekon.
Kulundu will serve for two months or until the Commission recruits and appoints a substantive Commission Secretary and CEO, whichever comes first.
Ethekon directed IEBC staff to support Kulundu during the transition to ensure the electoral body's operations continue without disruption.
"During this transition, the Commission requests all staff members to extend their full cooperation and support to Ms Kulundu to ensure our operations continue to run smoothly and efficiently," noted Ethekon.
The appointment comes as IEBC recruits a substantive CEO and Commission Secretary ahead of the 2027 General Election.