Former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati’s father at Lee Funeral home in Nairobi on February 21 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The country was Friday morning thrown into mourning after reports emerged that former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati had passed on. For the better part of the week, there had been reports…
Muhoozi Kainerugaba. PHOTO/@mukigawamuhoozi/X General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and the head of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), joined senior military leaders from across East and Central Africa convened in Nairobi on Friday to deliberate on escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level meeting, hosted by Kenya’s…
Kalonzo warns Ruto against underestimating Gen Zs Kalonzo speaking in Kilifi County on Sunday, February 9, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/PoliticianLeaderKenya Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, cautioning him against underestimating the power of Generation Z in political lobbying. Speaking today, February 21, 2025, Kalonzo attributed Raila Odinga’s failure…
Beyond the ballot: 5 interesting things to know about Wafula Chebukati Former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/X Wafula Chebukati, the former chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), whose tenure oversaw two of the country’s most contentious elections died on Thursday evening February 20, 2025, while undergoing treatment. He was 63 at…
Uhuru lauds Chebukati’s role in shaping Kenya’s electoral landscape Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/X Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, February 21, penned a moving tribute following the death of the former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati. In a statement, the country’s fourth president described the deceased as a…
EBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati during a press conference, media centre at the National Tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya. Aug 13, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] News of the death of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has left the country in shock. Chebukati’s tenure at the IEBC will remain etched in many people’s minds…
Sudan fires back at Kenya for defending RSF meeting in Nairobi President William Ruto in a past function. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X A diplomatic storm has continued to build up between Kenya and Sudan after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the group battling the Sudanese army for control of the country, staged their meeting in Nairobi. In…
Ruto mourns Chebukati, says he served Kenya with integrity President William Ruto. PHOTO/@StateHouseKenya/X President William Ruto has mourned the death of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBEC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati. In his condolence message, President William Ruto termed Chebukati a principled and diligent leader who served the nation with integrity. “I have received…
Controversies that marred IEBC during Wafula Chebukati’s reign Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/X Wafula Chebukati rose to the helm of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in January 2017, taking over from Issack Hassan who had been compelled to step aside following a series of street protests. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta okayed…
Former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati at the National Tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati was battling a recurring illness, with his family and friends keeping a close watch on his condition at his home in Karen, Nairobi. “After treatment in Germany, he recovered and was able…
Makau Mutua lauds PS Sing’oei for taking responsibility after diplomatic blunder Law lecturer Makau Mutua. The lawyer has commended PS Korir Sing’oei for owning up to his blunder after sharing an AI generated video online. PHOTO/@makaumutua/X Legal scholar professor Makau Mutua has hailed Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei for owning up to his…
Former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati is dead Former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/@IEBCKenya/X Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has passed away. His death has been confirmed by family members. Chebukati, who oversaw Kenya’s 2017 and 2022 general elections, died under circumstances that are yet to be officially confirmed. Prior…
A fierce power struggle is unfolding at the University of Nairobi after newly appointed Chancellor Patrick Verkooijen launched an ambitious two-year overhaul plan. His strategy, designed to “save the university from a blazing fire,” has already secured backing from the UoN Council and President William Ruto’s Cabinet. However, a section of academic staff claims the…
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court BBC 21st February, 2025 09:51 AM A crime scene tape barrier. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels A notorious gang leader has died after he was shot inside a courthouse in Sri Lanka by a gunman disguised as a lawyer, say police. Police…
SHA glitches, service paralysis and medics strike: Inside looming health sector crisis Health CS Deborah Barasa during a past official function. PHOTO/@DeboraBarasa/X The health sector in the country is facing a myriad of challenges putting the lives of millions of Kenyans at risk. Despite receiving the much-needed airtime including from President William Ruto, the…