IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati has expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for lauding the electoral commission in his inaugural speech.
After being sworn into office, President Ruto addressed the nation where he hailed the electoral commission for what he termed as “stewarding a transparent and credible election, whose result faithfully reflected the democratic will of the Kenyan people.”
Dr. Ruto also stated that the Chebukati-led IEBC commission had raised the bar of integrity and set a new standard in public service.
“Allow me to single out the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for special commendation for the courage to do the right thing under exceptionally challenging circumstances. As an institution, they have set a new standard in public service that is uncompromising, professional, and exemplary, raising the bar of the integrity of our public officials and institutions,” he said.
The President also specially mentioned Chebukati, claiming his loyalty and ethical discipline saved the transparency of the 2022 General election, saying he resisted “bribery, intimidation, and blackmail” and chose to do the right thing.
“It is appropriate to single out for special mention the chair of IEBC Wafula Chebukati for standing firm, resisting bribery, resisting intimidation and resisting blackmail, and doing the right thing,” said Ruto.
Chebukati who then later took to social media stating,
“On behalf of IEBC and myself, I wish to thank H.E. President William Ruto for recognizing @IEBCKenya for having raised the bar of integrity and the standard of public service in Kenya. I feel proud to have made my contribution toward strengthening democracy in Kenya. God bless.”
Chebukati credited his fellow commissioners Abdi Guliye, Boya Molu, and IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan for the commission’s performance during the election.
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“Special thanks to Commissioners Prof. Abdi Guliye & Boya Molu, CEO Hussein Marjan, our team at the National Tallying Center, our Returning Officers, and the entire staff of @IEBCKenya who worked tirelessly and withstood intimidation to deliver a credible 2022 Election,” he said.
