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 | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 44,015 | $106,000 | 87$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 44,015 | $106,000 | 87$ |
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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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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was the former chair of the IEBC and is referenced in relation to his wife's appointment.
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Kenya:
The role of IEBC chairperson has remained vacant for over two years following the exit of the late Wafula Chebukati.
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Kenya:
The position has been vacant for over two years following the exit of the late Wafula Chebukati.
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Kenya:
Former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati announced presidential results which were different from those announced by four other commissioners in 2022.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was the late former IEBC chair whose team left vacancies to be filled.
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Kenya:
Wafula Chebukati was eulogized as an accomplished lawyer and a hero who never bowed to intimidations during the last General Election.
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Kenya:
While eulogizing Chebukati, President Ruto described him as intelligent, courageous, and a man of tremendous integrity.
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Kenya:
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati will be remembered as a man of integrity and honesty.
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