Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati has Died

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has passed away.

Chebukati, who led Kenya’s electoral body through the 2017 and 2022 General Elections, was reported dead at 11 PM last night after being hospitalized in Nairobi for nearly a week.

Sources indicate that the former IEBC boss had been undergoing treatment, though details regarding his illness remain undisclosed.

His tenure at the electoral commission was marked by significant political moments, including two highly contested elections that shaped Kenya’s democratic landscape.

Chebukati’s leadership at IEBC saw him navigate complex electoral processes amid political tensions, earning both praise and criticism for his role in overseeing the country’s elections.

More details about his passing and funeral arrangements are expected to be released by his family and close associates.

This is a developing story.