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.
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The appointment of Wafula Chebukati as IEBC chairperson sparked opposition claims of bias toward the ruling Jubilee Party.
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
Kenya· 2025-09-27
The commission, then led by the late Wafula Chebukati, also cited his failure to gather 48,000 voter signatures.
Wanjigi takes over Safina leadership ahead of 2027 electionsKenya· 2025-09-20
Wafula Chebukati conducted the 2017 election and was later accused of electoral impropriety.
The uphill task before Ethekon, fellow IEBC commissionersKenya· 2025-07-21
Wafula Chebukati was the former chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Why you should not miss an elected representativeKenya· 2025-07-17
Chairman Wafula Chebukati's death was celebrated by some on social media, which is unprecedented in Kenya.
The scorn in a tired overused shoe thrown at the PresidentKenya· 2025-05-11
The lack of commissioners until thus far was occasioned by the exit of former chairman Wafula Chebukati.
IEBC gets an additional Sh5.7 billion to prepare for 2027 pollKenya· 2025-05-07
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.
Ruto receives IEBC nominees report, to submit names to ParliamentKenya· 2025-05-06
The late Wafula Chebukati was involved in the management of the presidential election results in Kenya.
Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBCKenya· 2025-04-24
Wafula Chebukati was the former chairperson of the IEBC who is now deceased.
Mini general election awaits new-look IEBCKenya· 2025-03-31
Wafula Chebukati is a former IEBC chairman whose burial was referenced by Natembeya in relation to threats against him.
Natembeya's fierce criticism of Ruto's administration sparks political stormKenya· 2025-03-30
Wafula Chebukati was the former chair of the IEBC and is referenced in relation to his wife's appointment.
Widow's humiliation and the shame of our deeply patriarchal societyKenya· 2025-03-27
The role of IEBC chairperson has remained vacant for over two years following the exit of the late Wafula Chebukati.
It was a malicious attack, Amadi denies links to Sh102 million gold fraudKenya· 2025-03-24
The position has been vacant for over two years following the exit of the late Wafula Chebukati.
Amadi: IEBC chair needs high emotional intelligence and legal reformsKenya· 2025-03-24Former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati announced presidential results which were different from those announced by four other commissioners in 2022.
IEBC 2022 flaws raised as Lorot interviews for chairperson slotKenya· 2025-03-24
Wafula Chebukati was the late former IEBC chair whose team left vacancies to be filled.
Interviews for IEBC bosses kick off tomorrowKenya· 2025-03-23
Wafula Chebukati was eulogized as an accomplished lawyer and a hero who never bowed to intimidations during the last General Election.
Chebukati was incorruptible, says Ruto as Chebukati is laid to restKenya· 2025-03-08
While eulogizing Chebukati, President Ruto described him as intelligent, courageous, and a man of tremendous integrity.
Ruto dismisses power-sharing claims in UDA-ODM pactKenya· 2025-03-08
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati will be remembered as a man of integrity and honesty.
Love for family, golf, and law: How Chebukati's children remember himKenya· 2025-03-08
Wafula Chebukati was praised by Ruto for his intelligence and integrity as the former IEBC Chairperson.
Ruto: Sabata Secondary school to be renamed after ChebukatiKenya· 2025-03-08Chebukati was the chairman of the electoral body during the controversial 2022 elections in Kenya.
Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of KivuituKenya· 2025-03-03
Chebukati was the Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) during the 2017 general elections in Kenya.
Maswali mengi vifo vya wakuu tume ya uchaguzi Kenya kufanana
Tanzania· 2025-02-27
Wafula Chebukati is the former chairman of the IEBC whose tenure expired in January 2023.
Breakdown of Sh61b IEBC budget for 2027 electionsKenya· 2025-02-26
Wafula Chebukati is the former chairman of the IEBC whose tenure expired in January 2023.
IEBC: 2027 elections to cost Sh61 billionKenya· 2025-02-26
Wafula Chebukati was diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent two surgeries after leaving the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Brain cancer and two surgeries, Wafula Chebukati's life after IEBCKenya· 2025-02-24
Wafula Chebukati was the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya.
How Chebukati lived after leaving IEBC job, family explainsKenya· 2025-02-24Wafula Chebukati was the IEBC Chairman who faced immense pressure and threats during the 2022 elections.
How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failedKenya· 2025-02-23
Wafula Chebukati, former IEBC Chairman, died while receiving treatment.
Ezekiel Mutua, Anerlisa Muigai slam Kenyans mocking Chebukati's deathKenya· 2025-02-23
Wafula Chebukati was the former polls commission chief who faced criticism for his handling of the elections.
Inside Chebukati's tenure: Untold secrets election boss took to graveKenya· 2025-02-22
The team offered their condolences following the death of former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati.
Observer team decries slow pace of electoral reformsKenya· 2025-02-22
Wafula Chebukati was the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) who oversaw the 2022 presidential election.
Hero or villain: Chebukati rode many storms to his very last dayKenya· 2025-02-22