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Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Chebukati As a Principled and Diligent Leader

President William Ruto mourned Wafula Chebukati, describing him as a principled and diligent leader who served with integrity, stating, "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."
Chebukati passed away at 64 due to cancer complications after battling the disease.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula praised Chebukati as an eminent jurist and unwavering defender of the rule of law, emphasizing his contributions to democracy and electoral integrity.
Chebukati served as the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission for six years and oversaw the controversial 2017 and 2022 General Elections.

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Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Chebukati As a Principled and Diligent Leader

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described the late former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperso'n Wafula Chebukati as a principled and diligent leader who served the nation with integrity.

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theinformer.co.ke

The life and times of Wafula Wanyonyi Chebukati who has died aged 64 years

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kenyan-post.com

He died a sick and lonely man - Veteran lawyer GITOBU IMANYARA mourns CHEBUKATI and says he never found peace after the contentious 2022 elections

Friday, February 21, 2025 - Veteran lawyer, politician and human rights activist, Gitobu Imanyara, has mourned the former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, who died while receiving treatment at a city hospital. Taking to his X account, Imanyara said Chebukati died a sick and lonely man surrounded by friends and family. The seasoned lawyer further stated that Chebukati never found peace after de…

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The New Times | Rwanda

Kenya’s former electoral chief dies in Nairobi

Wafula Chebukati, the former chairperson of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has died, the family has confirmed. Chebukati who was aged 64, died at 1...

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Wetangula mourns Chebukati as a steadfast defender of the rule of law - The DailyMail

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has hailed former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati as an eminent jurist and steadfast defender of the rule of law. Wetangula cited Chebukati’s efforts to advance democracy saying the nation will remember his contributions for generations. “It is with deep sorrow that I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of my learned …

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dailynews.co.tz

Wafula Chebukati: Kenyans mourn the demise of former EIEBC Chairman

NAIROBI: IN a sad turn of events, the former Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya, Wafula Chebukati has passed away at the age of 62. The news was confirmed by his son, Emmanuel Chebukati, who stated that his father died at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, where he had been receiving treatment. Chebukati had been ill for about a week and had been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before his death. READ MORE…

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