I Exit IEBC a Very Contented Man, Chebukati Says on His Last Day in Office
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati, who is set to leave office on Tuesday, says he is a “contented man”.
Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Post‒Election Evaluation Report for the August 2022 Election, Chebukati stated that he is satisfied with the contributions he made to the commission during his six-year tenure, adding that his team has set a pace for their successors.
“I exit a very contented man, and I say we gave it our best. We chatted and weathered the storms that threatened the existence of the commission, we endured relentless fatigue in our preparation for election. We mastered high courage to overcome perils of democracy and we delivered the sacred will of the people of Kenya,” Chebukati remarked.
He reiterated that the results of last year’s presidential election reflected the will of the people and were credible as affirmed by the apex court.
“We have met our fair share of contributions towards strengthening democracy in Kenya. We hold that the August 2022 election – whose presidential results were upheld by the Supreme Court were free fair, credible, transparent and impartial,” he added.
He cited funding as well as intimidation, profiling, and even abduction of IEBC officials as the major challenges facing the commission.
“The commission is expected to be funded within the 5-year electoral cycle but this doesn’t happen, we normally get funding the last election year. This hinders electoral activity,”he added.
Chebukati is exiting the election body alongside commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu whose terms also expire on January 17th.
Comments (11)
This stupid dummy got a freaking mouth to talk? F**k you idiot!!
Kivuitu said Same thing: And Xpired before He knew It. You mess with Saint RAILA: And you're Gone (for Ever). GOD doesn't Play when You touch His people.
Chebukati: Unawezaje kusema unajisikia vizuri baada ya kutumia nafasi nzuri uliyokuwa nayo kuwaruhusu:
1. Majambazi
2. Matapeli
3. Wabakaji
4. Wauaji
5. Wezi
6. Wapokea rushwa
7. Watoa rushwa
8. Mapwagu
9. Mapwaguzi
10 Wapora mali ua umma
Kugombea uchaguzi na kuchaguliwa na huku wana tabia ambazo wao wenyewe hawawezi kuzibadilisha kwa sababu ya uraibu (addiction) wao na kuwa viongozi wa nchi. Je, una "utu" au "dhamiri" yoyote kwenye fikira zako?
Mr.Chebukati,
Kenyans will forever honor you. We are very grateful. Thank you for your perseverance. You are a great man. The will of the people, is the will of God.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Thank you for a job well done!!
I wish that the new administration upholds the determination to fight for the truth and integrity this gentleman demonstrated at that crucial moment, when a coup de tat against innocent electorate was about to take place. Shame on those crooks that wanted to commit this felony.
Thank you WAFULA! GOD BLESS YA and your family in your retirement, and forever!
Mulevi, the peoples conman and their henchmen committed treason! They should be HANDED
Long live Chebukati. You left a great legacy.
Shameless! What a shame that Chebby got a mouth to talk.
enda ukalale huko.
You are our Hero! May God always protect you!
Neither Raila nor Samoei were qualified to run for the highest office in the land. Why? Both could not pass the test of Chapter Six (6) of our Constitution. Both had plenty of skeletons rattling in their closets.