Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has passed away. He died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 PM at Nairobi Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit for nearly a week.

Chebukati, who served as IEBC chair for a full term of six years, retired in January 2023. During his tenure, he presided over the 2017 and 2022 General Elections.

His passing has prompted reactions from various leaders, including President William Ruto, who mourned the loss of his close friend.

In a related development, Chebukati’s daughter, Rachel Chebukati, has filed a lawsuit against Karen Country Club following her suspension over an altercation with former IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe. The case was filed before High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on Monday, February 17, 2025