Chiloba sworn in as new IEBC CEO, warns against chaotic by-elections

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The IEBC will not tolerate misconduct during the Homa Bay and Kajiado Central by-elections, new CEO Ezra Chiloba has said.

"We have come a long way since 2007 and we cannot afford to go back to the dark days," Chiloba said on Tuesday.

He was speaking at the Supreme Court after he was sworn in by Chief Justice Willy Mutunga.

Saying the IEBC's aim is to become a symbol of unity, he urged parties to campaign peacefully.

Chiloba, who will serve for five years, is a specialist in electoral governance and political management.

He has a Master's degree in Public policy from the Central European University in Hungary and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Nairobi.

Chiloba replaces James Oswago whose term expired.

Oswago is also on trial for a multi-million-shilling scandal involving the purchase of electronic equipment used in the 2013 general election.

-The-Star.co.ke