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17/03/2025

Senator Methu Bows to Pressure from Kenyans, Forced to Shave.

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DETAILED LIFE HISTORY OF WAFULA CHEBUKATI.Early Life and Education:Wafula Chebukati was born on December 22, 1961, in Ki...
21/02/2025

DETAILED LIFE HISTORY OF WAFULA CHEBUKATI.

Early Life and Education:

Wafula Chebukati was born on December 22, 1961, in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, making him a member of the Luhya community. He spent much of his life in Bungoma County.

His educational journey began at St. Peter’s Mumias Boys High School, followed by Bokoli Secondary School, and he completed his secondary education at Lenana High School in Nairobi. Chebukati pursued higher education at the University of Nairobi, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree in 1985. He then attended the Kenya School of Law and was admitted to the roll of advocates in 1986.

Later, he enhanced his credentials with a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

Legal Career

Chebukati built a robust legal career spanning over three decades. He specialized in areas such as international commerce, trade and investment law, corporate law, governance, environmental law, litigation, dispute resolution, maritime law, and labor laws.

For 20 years, he ran a sole proprietorship law firm before founding Cootow & Associates Advocates in Nairobi in 2006. He served as the managing partner of this firm until January 2017, when he stepped down to assume his role at the IEBC, adhering to legal requirements to avoid conflicts of interest.

Political Involvement

Before his IEBC tenure, Chebukati briefly ventured into politics. In the 2007 general elections, he contested the Saboti parliamentary seat in Trans Nzoia County under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, led by Raila Odinga.

He lost to Eugene Wamalwa of the Party of National Unity (PNU) and subsequently distanced himself from active politics, resigning his ODM membership and declaring no future interest in elective positions.

Tenure as IEBC Chairman

Chebukati was appointed IEBC Chairman by then-President Uhuru Kenyatta in January 2017, succeeding Ahmed Issack Hassan.

His six-year term, which began on January 20, 2017, and ended on January 17, 2023, made him the first IEBC chairperson to complete a full constitutional term. His tenure was marked by significant electoral events and controversies:

2017 General Elections: Chebukati oversaw the August 2017 elections, which resulted in Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory over Raila Odinga.

The Supreme Court annulled the presidential election due to irregularities, leading to a repeat election in October 2017, which Kenyatta won after Odinga boycotted it.

The period was tumultuous, with internal IEBC divisions, the resignation of Commissioner Roselyn Akombe, and the exit of CEO Ezra Chiloba amid opposition protests.

2022 General Elections: Chebukati chaired the August 2022 elections, declaring William Ruto the winner with 50.49% of the vote against Odinga’s 48.85%. Four IEBC commissioners (the "Cherera Four") publicly rejected the results, alleging discrepancies, but the Supreme Court upheld Ruto’s victory.

This election further polarized opinions about Chebukati, with Ruto’s supporters praising him as a hero of democracy, while Odinga’s camp accused him of rigging.

Recognition and Criticism

In 2023, President Ruto awarded Chebukati the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH), Kenya’s second-highest civilian honor, for his service. However, he faced allegations of bias and corruption, including a 2017 claim of conflict of interest involving his law firm, which Parliament dismissed for lack of evidence.

Personal Life

Chebukati is married to Mary Chebukati, and they have children, though he keeps his family life private. Mary was appointed Chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) in 2023, succeeding Jane Kiringai.

Chebukati is an avid golfer, serving as captain and chairman of the Nyali and Mombasa Golf Clubs and a member of the Kenya Golfing Society.

Post-IEBC Developments

Since retiring in January 2023, Chebukati has largely stayed out of the public eye. Reports in February 2025 suggested he was critically ill and admitted to a Nairobi hospital’s ICU, though no official confirmation has substantiated these claims as of this date.

BREAKING NEWS: Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati has died at the age of 64 years.
21/02/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati has died at the age of 64 years.

BREAKING: Shock and grief have engulfed Kilimani village in Kakamega after a heated argument over the size of ugali turn...
20/02/2025

BREAKING: Shock and grief have engulfed Kilimani village in Kakamega after a heated argument over the size of ugali turned tragic, with an elder brother killing his younger sibling.

Peter Lukala, the brother to the deceased says that a fight broke out after his brothers saw ugali, leading to Reuben striking Michael on the head using an axe, killing him on the spot.

The incident comes a few days after a smokie vendor stabbed to death a 20-year-old man over failure to pay Ksh25 for a boiled egg in Mogogosiek Village, Bomet County.

BREAKING: Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi dies at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ul...
17/02/2025

BREAKING: Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi dies at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula confirms.

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22/01/2025

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After DP Gachagua missing in action during his impeachment trial in the Senate, This is what Senator Ledama Olekina has ...
17/10/2024

After DP Gachagua missing in action during his impeachment trial in the Senate, This is what Senator Ledama Olekina has posted on his X {Formerly Twitter}

Counsel Elisha Ongoya condemns the motion of removal against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as "the most embarrassing...
16/10/2024

Counsel Elisha Ongoya condemns the motion of removal against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as "the most embarrassing impeachment motion ever presented in a Commonwealth nation."

DP Rigathi Gachagua's Lawyer Elisha Ongoya delivers a strong rebuttal before the Senate, Ongoya has categorized allegati...
16/10/2024

DP Rigathi Gachagua's Lawyer Elisha Ongoya delivers a strong rebuttal before the Senate, Ongoya has categorized allegations brought forward by the National Assembly against his client as likely to transition from false claims to ridiculous and ultimately embarrassing.

James Orengo claims that on the day Nderitu Gachagua was dying, DP Rigathi Gachagua was busy withdrawing money from his ...
16/10/2024

James Orengo claims that on the day Nderitu Gachagua was dying, DP Rigathi Gachagua was busy withdrawing money from his accounts.

Akaulizia Mama Unapika Mboga gani...Mama akasema Leo nimeunda...Misheveve.
16/10/2024

Akaulizia Mama Unapika Mboga gani...Mama akasema Leo nimeunda...Misheveve.

DP Rigathi Gachagua has scheduled a Press Conference today evening at 7pm. Will he tender resignation? Time will tell.
07/10/2024

DP Rigathi Gachagua has scheduled a Press Conference today evening at 7pm. Will he tender resignation? Time will tell.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to address the nation at 7 PM from his official residence in Karen.
07/10/2024

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to address the nation at 7 PM from his official residence in Karen.

The fact that protesters were shot doesn't mean it was by police - CS Kindiki
26/09/2024

The fact that protesters were shot doesn't mean it was by police - CS Kindiki

"We know about the meetings that have been held in Nyahururu and at a Cabinet Secretary's house in Kitisuru, where money...
20/09/2024

"We know about the meetings that have been held in Nyahururu and at a Cabinet Secretary's house in Kitisuru, where money has exchanged hands to intimidate me." -DP Gachagua.

"Some people have been offered money to remove me from office." DP Gachagua
20/09/2024

"Some people have been offered money to remove me from office." DP Gachagua

A leader of your calibre should provide informed solutions and not stoke tribal disunity In our country - Governor Sakaj...
20/09/2024

A leader of your calibre should provide informed solutions and not stoke tribal disunity In our country - Governor Sakaja Lectures DP Gachagua.
The disputes centers around the relocation of roadside traders from the congested Wakulima/Marikiti Market to the newly constructed Kangundo Road Market.

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