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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 24 | 5.62 | 2.09% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 1,345,450 | $106,000 | 2,652$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 88,974 | $63,000 | 94$ |
| Totals | 26 | 113,505,509 | 1,434,424 | $169,000 | 2,746$ |
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Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Chebukati was the chairman of the electoral body during the controversial 2022 elections in Kenya.
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Tanzania:
Chebukati was the Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) during the 2017 general elections in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati is the former chairman of the IEBC whose tenure expired in January 2023.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati is the former chairman of the IEBC whose tenure expired in January 2023.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent two surgeries after leaving the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was the IEBC Chairman who faced immense pressure and threats during the 2022 elections.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati, former IEBC Chairman, died while receiving treatment.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was the former polls commission chief who faced criticism for his handling of the elections.
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Kenya:
The team offered their condolences following the death of former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati.
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