Wafula Chebukati
Wafula Chebukati is a prominent Kenyan lawyer and public servant who served as the Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from 2017 to 2023. He gained national attention for his role in overseeing the contentious 2022 presidential elections in Kenya, navigating significant political pressure and threats to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. Following his retirement, Chebukati has been in the news due to ongoing health concerns, having battled a recurring illness that required treatment in Germany.
Born on Dec 19, 1961 (63 years old)
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The appointment of Wafula Chebukati as IEBC chairperson sparked opposition claims of bias toward the ruling Jubilee Party.
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The commission, then led by the late Wafula Chebukati, also cited his failure to gather 48,000 voter signatures.
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Wafula Chebukati conducted the 2017 election and was later accused of electoral impropriety.
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Wafula Chebukati was the former chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
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Kenya:
Chairman Wafula Chebukati's death was celebrated by some on social media, which is unprecedented in Kenya.
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Kenya:
The lack of commissioners until thus far was occasioned by the exit of former chairman Wafula Chebukati.
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Kenya:
Among the notable candidates seeking to fill the positions left vacant by the late IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati and his team are former Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Anne Amadi.
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Kenya:
The late Wafula Chebukati was involved in the management of the presidential election results in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was the former chairperson of the IEBC who is now deceased.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati is a former IEBC chairman whose burial was referenced by Natembeya in relation to threats against him.
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