The late Wafula Chebukati A man claiming to be son to former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati has urged Kenyans to stop mocking the family following his death on February 20, 2025.
In a video that has gone viral online, he expressed disbelief at the way some Kenyans were celebrating Chebukati's passing, emphasizing that the former IEBC boss dedicated himself to serving the country.
“I have never seen Kenyans unite in celebrating the death of a fellow Kenyan as I have seen people rejoice and ridicule us,” he said.
“For the first time, I have seen Kenyans celebrate someone’s death—not the death of an ordinary person, but that of a leader who played a significant role in advancing the country’s democracy.”
When asked why he thought some Kenyans were happy about Chebukati's passing, he suggested that those celebrating were still upset about how he handled his work.
He emphasized that although the election results did not favour everyone, Chebukati had acted strictly within the law.
“He did his work with respect and in adherence to the constitution because Chebukati valued the law and never went against it,” he said.
“He never made decisions based on personal feelings but always followed the law and the constitution. Maybe things didn’t go as some Kenyans expected, and because he upheld the law, they are now mocking the family online.”
He appealed to Kenyans to allow Chebukati's family the dignity to mourn him., even if they felt wronged.
“Please let us honour and lay Mzee to rest with respect. Please don’t mock the family,” he pleaded, urging Kenyans to recognize the pain his family is experiencing.
“Some people are saying they will drink and celebrate, but that truly hurts—knowing that there are Kenyans willing to spend money to celebrate his death.”
He added that the family preferred to grieve in private following their father’s passing at Nairobi Hospital after a long illness at the age of 63.
“We are mourning Chebukati. This is a huge loss, and we are going through a difficult time because he was a good man—straightforward and honest,” he said.
“Chebukati always carried out his responsibilities in accordance with the
constitution.”
He also expressed gratitude to President William Ruto and other leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, for offering their condolences.
“To all the leaders who have condoled with us, we say thank you and may God bless you.”
