Kenyans Clash Online as Chebukati’s Name Resurfaces After Raila’s Death
Kenya’s political battlefield has erupted once again — and this time, Wafula Chebukati’s name is back in the headlines.
The former IEBC chair, who died earlier this year, is trending across X (formerly Twitter) as Kenyans revisit old political wounds in the wake of Raila Odinga’s death.
The renewed storm began after Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s inflammatory remarks, where he suggested that Raila’s death “spared Mt. Kenya from resource diversion.” The comment sparked national outrage — but also opened old scars.
Supporters of Kahiga have now invoked Chebukati’s 2025 death, accusing Raila’s camp of hypocrisy. “They’re crying foul now, but they cheered when Chebukati died,” wrote one user, echoing the sentiment flooding political timelines.
The online war has quickly turned personal, with hashtags like #Chebukati, #KahigaRemarks, and #RailaOdinga dominating Kenya’s trending lists.
Political analysts say this digital duel exposes the deep tribal and emotional divides that continue to define Kenyan politics, even in moments of national mourning.
As emotions flare, both Raila’s supporters and their rivals are digging in — trading blame, screenshots, and sharp-tongued tweets.
Once again, Kenya’s online arena proves that in politics, even the dead don’t rest quietly.
