Dr. Ann N. Nderitu, CBS.
Position: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner
At a Glance
- Former Registrar & CEO, Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (2018–2025)
- Over 15 years’ experience in electoral governance and compliance
- MA in Linguistics, PhD in progress
- Awarded Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS)
Hello There!
I'm Dr Ann .N. Nderitu
Transforming Political Governance in Kenya.
Selected Work Gallery
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Education & Professional Journey
A seasoned electoral governance specialist with over ten years’ experience across IEBC and ORPP, now serving as an IEBC Commissioner, championing institutional integrity and reform.
Education
MA in Linguistics
Completed postgraduate degree; currently pursuing a PhD.
PhD Candidate
Research focus on electoral and political party governance.
Professional Experience
Registrar of Political Parties & CEO, ORPP
Led the transformation of ORPP into a globally recognized institution—ensuring impartiality, digitized systems, stronger regulatory frameworks, internal democracy, and gender inclusion.
Commissioner, Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Appointed on June 10, 2025 for a six‑year term. Focused on boundary delimitation, by‑elections, voter registration continuity, and preparations for the 2027 General Elections, with a strong emphasis on transparency, legal compliance and team-based governance.
Key Strengths & Mandate
- Governance & Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of electoral law, party regulation, digital innovation, and compliance.
- Impartial Leadership: Non-partisan decision-making with clear resignation and conflict-of-interest policies.
- Collaborative Reform Approach: Promotes teamwork, transparency, regulatory diligence, and procurement best practices.
- Institutional Transformation: Pioneered digital systems at ORPP; now shaping IEBC reform readiness.
Honors & Recognitions
- Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS), awarded 2022
- Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS), awarded 2017
- 2023 Trailblazer Award for Women in Leadership & Decision-Making
- Honorary Doctorate in Corporate Governance (Commonwealth University)
Brands I’ve Partnered With
IEBC
ORPP
International IDEA
UN Women
OSLO Center
Netherlands institute for multiparty democracy
National Democratic Institute
Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa
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