Fidelity to the law is the key- Chebukati’s exit speech
Former Independent electoral and boundaries commission chairman, Wafula Chebukati has finished his tenure.
He stated that he is proud for the work he did while serving at the Kenya’s electoral commission.
He wrote;
I was appointed chairperson of the independent electoral and boundaries commission ( IEBC) on the 18th January 2017 for a constitutional term of six years. Yesterday I successfully completed my term.
I wish to thank Kenyans for giving me the opportunity to serve them. It has been an honour.
It was undoubtedly a challenging assignment, but i served my country to the best of my ability and in accordance with the oath of office I took.
I leave IEBC with solid governance structures and a stable permanent secretariat.
To the IEBC staff, thank you for working tirelessly and with dedication despite difficult circumstances at times. You are true heroes.
To the future commission, fidelity to the law is the key to success at IEBC. God bless IEBC. God bless Kenya.
His speech however, has received alot email f reactions from different Kenyans.
Embakasi East Member of parliament, Babu Owino wrote,” It’s good you’ve said you served Kenyans to the best of your ability not to the best of the ability of Kenyans or rather not what Kenyans wanted you do to but to the ability of the piper.“
Kenya’s doyen wrote,”You are well chiselled in the history of his nation! Kenya will forever remember you! Stay healthy, stay strong and enjoy life!”
Benji Ndolo wrote,”Sir, I remember one of your managers explaining to me how she hid with her team in a classroom to escape a thorough beating during 2017 elections. Thanks for your friendship, the respect you always showed me and your service to our country.”
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