Wafula Chebukati
Wafula. Chebukati | |
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Chebukati in 2024 | |
| Born | 19 December 1961 Nanyuki County, Colony and Protectorate of Kenya |
| Died | 20 February 2025 (aged 63) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Alma mater | University of Nairobi (LLB) Kenya School of Law (PGDip) JKUAT (MBA) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution |
| Title | Former Chairperson, IEBC |
| Spouse | Mary Chebukati Wanyonyi |
Wafula Wanyonyi Chebukati (19 December 1961 – 20 February 2025) was a Kenyan lawyer and a one time chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), which is responsible for overseeing elections in Kenya. Wafula Chebukati was appointed to the position on a six-year tenure in January 2017 by the retired President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta. Following his appointment in 2017, he succeeded Ahmed Issack Hassan. He retired on 17 January 2023, following the end of his term. He led Kenya through two heavily contested and controversial general elections; August 2017 and 2022 General Elections.
His tenure at Kenya's electoral body was also one marred with resignation of IEBC commissioners, including his deputies, who faulted his leadership.