IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein


The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has condemned the gruesome murder of its staff, the Kilifi Acting County elections manager, Aisha Akinyi Abubakar.

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IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein on Monday, further called for speedy investigations, arrest and charging of those behind her murder.

“The Commission is deeply concerned by this horrendous incident and condemns the perpetrators behind Ms Aisha’s death. As we condole with the family of Ms Aisha, we call on the country’s security agencies to speedily investigate this heinous occurrence and apprehend her killers,” Marjan said.

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He also assured the family and friends of the Electoral Body’s support as they come to terms with Aisha’s death.

“The IEBC fraternity is saddened by her death and expresses its deepest condolences to Ms Aisha’s family, friends and colleagues for the tragic loss. The IEBC assures the family and friends that it will journey with them during this period of profound sorrow.”

Aisha, 48, and her son Khasim Hassan, 18, were attacked at about 3 am at their compound by two suspects.

The son was also seriously injured and admitted to a local hospital, police said.

The gang stole electronic goods from the house before escaping.

According to police, they were informed by officials at the Premier Hospital that a victim of robbery with violence had died at the facility.

One of the attackers wore a face mask.

They gained access to the house by cutting the grills of the kitchen window while armed with a crowbar and knife.

The deceased was stabbed and cut on the head above the right eye while the son was cut on the head.

Police said immediately after the attack the gang robbed the deceased of her mobile phone, a 65-inch TV set, a sound system and an iPad.

The son was able to drive the mother to Premier Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival while the son was treated.

Police later visited the scene of the attack as part of efforts to trace the gang behind the attack.

Police said they are pursuing various leads into the attack.