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 chair was in a critical condition and was receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He had been hospitalized for many months, with sources indicating he was 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. Close family members who spoke to Nyanzadaily also revealed that Mr. Wafula’s all internal organs had failed, forcing the doctors to declare him as “clinically dead”.
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.
During his tenure, he managed to oversee three Kenyan elections: the 2017 Kenyan general election, the October 2017 Kenyan repeat presidential election and the 2022 Kenyan general election. He was a lawyer with 37 years of experience and ran his sole proprietorship law firm for 20 years.
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.
