Wafula Chebukati in Critical Condition at Nairobi Hospital
As of February 19, 2025, Wafula Chebukati, the former chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kenya, remains in critical condition at a Nairobi hospital. Contrary to circulating rumors, Chebukati is not dead, but his health status has been described as serious and life-threatening.
Chebukati has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for nearly a week, where doctors have declared him clinically dead. However, it is crucial to distinguish between clinical death and biological death—clinical death occurs when a person’s heart or breathing stops temporarily, but medical intervention can potentially reverse the condition. His medical team continues to monitor his condition closely, but reports indicate that his prognosis remains uncertain.
The family of Wafula Chebukati has been faced with an agonizing decision—whether to continue life support or to withdraw it. Such decisions are often complex and deeply personal, as they involve both medical and ethical considerations. At this time, no official statement has been made regarding their decision.
The exact nature of Chebukati’s illness remains undisclosed. Sources suggest that he had been in and out of Nairobi Hospital for several months and was receiving treatment at home before his health deteriorated, leading to his current hospitalization.
Wafula Chebukati is widely recognized for his tenure as the IEBC Chairman from 2017 to 2023. During his six years in office, he oversaw two highly contested general elections—2017 and 2022—before retiring in January 2023. His leadership was marked by significant political moments, including a Supreme Court annulment of the 2017 presidential election and the highly divisive 2022 election results. Since his retirement, Chebukati has largely remained out of the public eye, further fueling speculation about his health condition.
At this moment, Chebukati remains alive, albeit in a critical state. His medical team and family continue to monitor his progress, and updates are expected as the situation develops. The nation watches with concern as one of Kenya’s most notable electoral officials battles for his life. More details will be provided as they emerge.
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