- The body of former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebikati is currently stored in Lee's Mochwari immediately after his death
- Chebikati died at the age of 63 after a long war that the family had not yet revealed during this post; The cause of death will be known after the corpse examination
- A family spokesman revealed that the family would meet later on Friday to determine if the corpse would be underway
Nairobi – The remains of former Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Fula Chebikati have been transferred to Lee Funeral Home's corpse to be kept.
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His family gathered in a palace that was surrounded by the media and the public.
Only close family members and prominent leaders were allowed to enter the Mochwari.
What led to the death of Fula Chebikati?
The family called on Kenyans to allow privacy and peace when they agreed to lose their relatives.
It also called on the public to stop the prognosis for the death.
Speaking to reporters, family spokesman Eric Nyongesa revealed that the family would meet to determine if the corpse would be examined and thereafter the cause of death could be disclosed.
“What the family is asking for is privacy in this difficult time. The family will hold a session and provide communication. His father (Chebikati) came last night from Kitale He is also here and we want to let him rest before the family session in the evening … The family has not yet decided if they will investigate the corpse and tell us the nation that caused the death, “ Said Nyongo.
At the same time, national leaders mourned Chebikati, recognizing his symbol in election history.
How Ruto, Freedom cried for Fula Chebikati
President William Ruto praised her like “A leader with a law and diligence who served the nation with integrity”adding that his death is a major loss to our country.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula recognized the deceased as “The main attorney who included the dignity and integrity of the law profession”.
Wetang'ula not observed that during his direction in the IEBCChebikati fulfilled his electoral duties with extraordinary confidence, loyalty to the constitution, and commitment to justice without even staggering in great challenges.
In turn, the retired president Uhuru Kenyatta He praised the deceased as a strong government officer who created election requirements in the country despite many challenges in his way.
Professional Advocate, Chebikati was revealed in 2017 when he was charged with managing the IEBC as his chairman.
He took over the commission after a competitive operation following the breakup of IEBC's first chairman Isaack Hassan.
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The Chebikati period had historical events.
The climax of all was the 2017 presidential election that he was running for the first time.
The election was overturned by the Kenyan Supreme Court which cited open election defects, making Kenya the first nation in Africa to be repealed by its presidential vote.
Chebikati faced challenges such as pressure to demand that he resign; Its term ended in 2022 after the year's general election.
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