Wafula Chebukati, the former Chairman of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), passed away today, leaving behind a legacy that is as celebrated as it is contested. To some, he was a symbol of resilience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the democratic process. To others, he was a
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Wafula Chebukati Dies Days After All Organs failed
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Mr. Wafula Chebukati has passed away. The passing of Mr. wafula Chebukati was confirmed by the family and according to them, he died on Thursday night at around 11pm. The death comes just a few days after it was reported that the ex IEBC
Wafula Chebukati Critically ill in ICU at Nairobi Hospital
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is reported to be in critical condition and is currently receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He has been hospitalized for nearly a week, with sources indicating he is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). While the exact nature of his
“They wanted to kill Chebukati” President Ruto says
Wafula Chebukati and president Elect William Ruto. President William Ruto yesterday gave a detailed account of the intrigues behind the 2022 Presidential election in which he emerged the winner amid what he describes as a calculated attempt to "subvert the will of the people."The Head of State says that in the
IEBC Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera resigns
The embattled Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera has resigned from the polls body two days after the resignation of Justus Nyangaya who resigned on Friday. In a letter addressed to President William Ruto on 5th December 2022, Cherera said that her "stay at the commission
Venezuelan Jose Carmago accused of meddling in Kenyan poll
Raila Odinga's lawyers Julie Soweto and Paul Mwangi made a live demonstration on the IEBC portal that showed Carmago's name on one of the Form 34 As in Muranga Lawyers Julie Soweto and Paul Mwangi tabled damning evidence at the Supreme Court of Kenya showing that a Venezuelan national uploaded Forms
Wafula Chebukati dismisses claims by the 4 dissenting commissioners
Wafula Chebukati and president Elect William Ruto. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati has revealed why he refused to listen to the four dissenting commissioners. In a statement released on Wednesday, the IEBC chairman disclosed that the four commissioners did not want the results to be declared in order
Raila Odinga rejects presidential elections results
Former Prime Minister and Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga has rejected the presidential election results declared by the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wafula Chebukati on 16th August 2022. The following is the Statement by Mr. Raila Odinga. Good afternoon. Today I want to address my fellow Kenyans
Four IEBC commissioners disown presidential results
Four commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission led by the Vice Chair Juliana Cherera have disowned the results of the just ended presidential election as announced by their Chairman Wafula Chebukati. Below is their full statement: STATEMENT BY THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION We the undersigned commissioners of the
DCI takes IEBC to task over arrested Venezuela nationals
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has issued a statement to explain the circumstances that led to arrest of the three Venezuela nationals at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In his statement the DCI boss has taken issue with the statement issued by the Chairman of the Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission