Chebukati lauds Ruto for recognising IEBC
By evans.maritim, September 13, 2022Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wafula Chebukati has thanked President William Ruto for recognising the commission in his inaugural speech as the President of Kenya.
In a tweet, Chebukati said he was proud to have contributed to the strengthening of democracy in Kenya.
“On behalf of IEBC & myself, I wish to thank H.E. President @WilliamsRuto 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,” he said.
The IEBC boss further thanked two commissioners and the commission’s CEO who stood by him on August 15 during the announcement of the presidential results.
“Special thanks to Commissioners Prof. Abdi Guliye & Boya Molu @moluboya, 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 added.
Ruto lauds IEBC
In his inaugural speech, Ruto singled out IEBC 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 integrity of our public officials and institutions,” he said.