Family Reveals Chebukati’s Cause of Death and Announces Burial Date

Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati passed away from advanced brain cancer, which he was diagnosed with in April 2023.

Family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa revealed that Chebukati underwent two successful surgeries in Germany to remove brain tumors.

However, his condition worsened in December 2024 when a third tumor recurred. During treatment, he suffered a cardiac arrest, and resuscitation attempts failed.

Chebukati, who retired in January 2023 after overseeing the 2022 General Election, will be laid to rest on March 8 at his farm in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County.

He will be buried on March 8 at his Kitale farm following an announcement by his family while outlining plans for his funeral.

Speaking during a press conference, Nyongesa stated that he suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday night.

“In April 2024, it was discovered that the tumour had recurred and because of that he went to Germany for a second operation. He was there until August 2024. In December 2024, it was discovered that the tumour had recurred again and he was in hospital until early January,” Nyongesa said.

He added that Chebukati had gone to hospital for his routine checkup on February 12.

He explained that doctors then put him in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he died while receiving treatment.

“He went to hospital on February 12, 2024 and the doctors were of the view that he needed to be admitted. He had some problems with his chest,” said Nyongesa.