News of the death of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati has left the country in shock.
Chebukati's tenure at the IEBC will remain etched in many people's minds for the roller-coaster ride it presented to the public, marked by legal battles, political tensions, and historic milestones in Kenya's electoral history.
He first appeared on the national stage in 2017 when former President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed him as IEBC chair, alongside six new commissioners-Consolata Nkatha, Boya Molu, Roselyn Akombe, Paul Kurgat, Margaret Mwachanya, and Abdi Guliye-replacing Ahmed Issack Hassan's team, which had overseen the 2013 elections.
The commission's first major test came during the 2017 General Election, which was marred by controversy.
