Wafula Chebukati biography is finally out with intimate details about his background, education, family, and long-lived career as a legal consultant. We focus on his moving profile and position as chairman of IEBC.

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All eyes are zooming on Chebukati for being the man in control of the highly contested August polls. He is equally on the spot for being a few-worded tough executive.

Wafula Chebukati biography & profile facts

Political aspirants and supporters comprise a majority of those seeking to know the life story of Wafula Chebukati.

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The one-time parliamentary aspirant is lately a conversation starter even as Raila Odinga and DP Ruto wrestle to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.

How old is Wafula Chebukati?

Born on December 22, 1961, Wafula Chebukati age is 60 years as of 2022.

Beings an active sexagenarian means a long career experience in national affairs.

Wafula Chebukati family background

For the record, Wafula Chebukati full names are Wanyonyi Wafula Chebukati.

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He has an ancestral home in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County meaning that Wafula Chebukati tribe is Luhya.

Further sources say he is a long time resident of Bungoma County. So far, none of his family members including spouse and children is in the limelight.

Wanyonyi Wafula Chebukati education history

Chebukati schooled at St Peters Mumias Boys High School and Bokoli Secondary School.

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He finally completed his secondary education at Lenana High School in Nairobi County.

Thereafter, Chebukati enrolled at the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Law degree graduating in 1985.

He then joined the Kenya School of Law before receiving admission to the bar and roll of advocates.

And now, he is a Master’s degree in Business Administration holder from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT).

Chebukati career and professional qualifications

Wafula Chebukati is a career lawyer with an impressive experience in international commerce, corporate law, environmental law, trade, and investment law.

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In addition, Chebukati is an expert in matters of governance and administration.

Years ago, the IEBC boss started a law firm called Cootow & Associates Advocates. The firm is still operational with a speciality in diverse legal services.

The law firm unsuccessfully represented City Hall in a case filed against Salina Enterprises.

As a result, the Nairobi County government suffered a huge financial blow amounting to Ksh. 325 million.

Contesting for Saboti parliamentary seat 

In 2007, Chebukati of ODM Party lost to Eugene Wamalwa of PNU Party in the much-contested Saboti parliamentary seat.

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He would fall out of politics swearing a complete lack of interest in future elective posts.

President Uhuru – Wafula Chebukati IEBC Chairman

In 2017, President Uhuru Kenyatta nominated Wafula Chebukati as the new IEBC boss.

Appointed in January 2017, his 6-year tenure will end in the wake of 2023.

Wafula Chebukati wife Mrs Mary photos

IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati is married to Mrs Mary Chebukati with whom he has an undisclosed number of children – boys and girls.

She is rarely on the screens for not accompanying her husband Chebukati to public meetings.

Mrs Mary Chebukati property scandal

A confidential report published on Robert Alai’s kahawatungu.com website implicates Mrs Mary Chebukati in the middle of a family property conflict.

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She is allegedly fighting to secure a portion of her mother’s vast empire alongside siblings Courts Otolo, Hellen Otolo, Lucy Otolo, and the late Albert Otol.

Chebukati’s mother-in-law Rose Otolo in her mid-90s is a political and business veteran.

Wafula Chebukati net worth

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati salary is Ksh. 924,000 excluding six-figure allowances and other perks including loyalties.

Besides, he commands immense wealth from multiple sources of income including multi-million business investments.

Wafula Chebukati contacts – IEBC

Telephone and address are as tabulated below;

You can also visit IEBC offices located along University Way in Anniversary Towers, 6th Floor.

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Wafula Chebukati biography points us to a legal mind with excellent leadership skills and a few instances of national controversies.