Chebukati’s Battle with Cancer Ends in Cardiac Arrest
Former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati battled a recurrent brain tumor and underwent multiple surgeries in Germany. He was re-admitted to the ICU on February 12, 2025, and passed away on February 20 due to cardiac arrest. His burial is set for March 8 in Kitale.
Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati had been battling a recurrent cancerous brain tumor, his family has revealed. After his initial diagnosis, he underwent surgery in Germany to remove the tumor.
In April 2024, doctors discovered that the tumor had returned, leading him to undergo a second operation. By December 2024, another check-up confirmed another recurrence, prompting further medical intervention.
Chebukati was re-admitted to the hospital on February 12, 2025, and placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Tragically, he suffered a cardiac arrest on February 20, leading to his passing.
His family dismissed claims that they had been informed of his clinical death earlier. A post-mortem will be conducted ahead of his burial, scheduled for March 8, 2025, at his Kitale home.
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