MARY CHESANG
| AGE | 56 YEARS |
| GENDER | FEMALE |
| OCCUPATION | LAWYER |
Mary Chesang is a qualified Kenyan lawyer practising law at Robson Harris &Co Advocates.
President William Ruto on Thursday, May 8, nominated Mary Chesang as a commissioner of the Independent and Electoral Boundary Commission (IEBC).
This was after an interview conducted on April 14 in search of the IEBC commissioners, and she was the first candidate of the day.
Following the nomination, the President submitted Chesang’s name and 6 others to parliament for approval.
She appeared before the IEBC Selection panel for screening.
Her name was among six individuals shortlisted on 25 March 2025, just days before the interview commenced.
She has held various positions in Kenya’s Public sector.
Education
Mary Chesang joined the University of Nairobi in 1994, where she pursued her Bachelor of Laws degree.
Later, she joined the Kenya School of Law for a Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
Career life of Mary Chesang
Starting her career journey in 2006, she worked as the deputy secretary and chief executive officer of compliance and ethics.
Additionally, Chesang was the secretary to the Advocates Disciplinary Committee at the Law Society of Kenya.
From 2012 to 2016, she served as an assistant in the council of the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board.
In 2017, she was the deputy executive director and the director of the Jubilee Party of Kenya until 2021.
Currently, Mary Chesang is practising law at Robson Harris & Co. Advocates.
IEBC nominations
Koskei, while announcing the nominations of IEBC chairperson and members by President Ruto, said that the names have been submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval by Parliament.
This is in line with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, as well as the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act (Chapter 7F, Laws of Kenya).
“In its submission, the Selection Panel recommended two candidates for the position of Chairperson and nine candidates for consideration to fill six positions of Member of the Commission. Arising from these recommendations, the Head of State has nominated the following individuals for appointment as stated,” read part of the statement.
Koskei further said that President Ruto has urged the National Assembly to prioritise the consideration of the nominations.
The nominations mark a crucial step in reconstructing the electoral agency, paving the way for by-elections and preparations for the 2027 general election.
Family background
No information has been publicised about Mary Chesang’s personal life and family, and therefore, very little information about her.
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