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Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has died while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi Hospital.
His demise comes hardly a week after he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the hospital after undergoing treatment for several days at his home.
The reports of his death were confirmed by Chebukati’s family member who spoke to media on Friday morning, 21st February, 2025.
While reports of his illness went viral on social media platforms, the cause of his death is yet to be established with sources privy to the information remaining private on the matter.
Before his demise, Chebukati served as the IEBC chairperson for six years until 2023, when he retired. During his tenure, he presided over the 2017 and 2022 elections.
Born on December 22, 1961, Chebukati attended Lenana High School in Nairobi County before joining the University of Nairobi (UoN) to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
President Ruto mourns.
“I have received the news of the passing of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Wafula Chebukati with profound sorrow. Chebukati was a principled and diligent leader who served the nation with integrity. His death is a great loss to our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Rest In Peace.” Ruto wrote on his X-Handle on the afternoon of Friday, 21st February, 2025.
