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 illness remains undisclosed, family sources revealed that Chebukati had been managing his health issues at home before his condition worsened, necessitating hospital care.
Chebukati served as the chair of the IEBC for a full six-year term, retiring in January 2023. He oversaw the General Elections in both 2017 and 2022, playing a significant role in shaping Kenya’s electoral landscape.
The news of Chebukati’s sickness drew mixed reactions from Kenyans with most people wishing him quick recovery from whatever he is going through.
Updates on his health are being closely monitored, and the public awaits further information.
