Wafula Chebukati’s official X account has seen some activity after approximately one year of being dormant. Wafula Chebukati died after a long battle with cancer. Photo: Wafula Chebukati. Source: Twitter The former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chair, died recently after a long battle with cancer. On Thursday, February 27, Kenyans noticed some activity on his X account, which had not tweeted anything for one year. The last time Chebukati tweeted was in March 2024, as he relished time with his family at their Sabata farm. However, in a new most recent tweet, the family informed netizens that the account was going to serve as their official channel for funeral announcements from the family. The tweet also paid tribute to the late, saying his legacy will always inspire the remaining part of the family. “As we continue to mourn the transition of our beloved husband and father Mr.
Wanyonyi Wafula Chebukati EGH on 20th February 2025, we honor his legacy which will forever inspire us. This X account will henceforth serve as an official channel for funeral announcements by his family,” the tweet read. Here are two of the reactions as many shared the tweet through quotes with a message to comfort the family, since the comment section was closed. @KelvinKarani said: “May his soul rest in Peace. He did what many could not do.” @asubwa_denis said: “May his soul R.I.P. Fungua comment section.” Chebukati’s kids paraded amidst speculations Earlier, TUKO.co.ke mentioned that the family of Wafula Chebukati paraded his three kids during a presser to show his two sons and one daughter. R
The family spokesperson, Eric Nyongesa, spoke to the media as he named the three kids, firstborn son Jonathan, daughter Racheal and lastborn son Emmanuel. Nyongesa also addressed speculation surrounding Chebukati’s cause of death, urging people to avoid speculation as more details would be shared. The family also asked for privacy, urging that they be given enough space as they mourn their beloved dad. Chebukati showing off his awards. Photo: Wafula Chebukati. Source: Twitter Wafula Chebukati burial plans, location Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Chebukati will be laid to rest at his Kitale farm on March 8, 2025. According to Nyongesa, Chebukati had undergone two surgeries after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. He suffered a cardiac arrest on the night of his death and a postmortem was to be done to establish the immediate course of death. Many leaders, from President William Ruto to the cabinet secretaries went online to praise the former chair for his work and dedication during his tenure. READ ALSO Wafula Chebukati: Ex-IEBC chairperson to be buried on March 8, family discloses cause of death Chebukati had little to no time to enjoy his retirement benefits which went up to millions as he got sick just a few months after he left office.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
