Chebukati's Reaction After Special Mention by President William Ruto in His Speech

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati has thanked President William Ruto for recognising their work.

In a tweet by the IEBC Chair Tuesday, September 13, Chebukati mentioned that he was proud to have made his contribution towards strengthening democracy in Kenya. 

"On behalf of IEBC & myself, I wish to thank H.E. President William Ruto for recognizing IEBC Kenya for having raised the bar of integrity and the standard of public service in Kenya. I feel proud to have made my contribution towards strengthening democracy in Kenya. God bless Kenya," he stated. 

President Ruto singled out Chebukati for doing the right thing despite intimidation and a challenging environment. 

“IEBC did the right thing under challenging circumstances. It is appropriate to single out for special mention the chair of the IEBC, Wafula Chebukati, for standing firm and resisting intimidation and blackmail and doing the right thing” President Ruto said.

He further said that the judiciary has successfully arbitrated three election disputes and defended the nation against formidable onslaughts on the Constitution.

According to the Head of State, it was by the grace of God that he ascended to power, and his election was a testimony that there is a God in heaven.

“I want to thank God because a village boy has become the President of Kenya,” President Ruto stated.