Terror at Bomas- Chebukati’s Wife Reveals How 2022 Election Night Turned into a Nightmare
Mary Wanyonyi, the wife of former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati, has shared how her family faced fear and tension on August 15, 2022, as Kenya awaited the presidential election results.
Fear Before the Announcement
Mary revealed that before leaving home for Bomas of Kenya, Chebukati received worrying phone calls. He confided in her that Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit was calling him. Concerned, Mary invited the bishop to their home. Sapit arrived with 13 other clergymen, and they prayed for Chebukati before he left for Bomas.
Lost Contact During Chaos
After leaving home, Chebukati was accompanied by Sapit and the clergymen. However, as chaos erupted at Bomas, Mary lost contact with him. She desperately tried calling him, but he was unreachable.
In search of help, Mary reached out to Citizen TV journalist Sam Gituku, who was covering the event live. Initially, Gituku assured her that everything seemed fine, but later, he realized trouble had started.
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Human Rights Group Steps In
Gituku then connected Mary with a human rights group that intervened to ensure Chebukati’s safety. “We asked him to highlight what was happening at Bomas. He later advised us to seek help from a human rights institution,” Mary recalled.
Chebukati Returns Home Injured
Despite the chaos, Chebukati announced the election results and later returned home. Mary was shocked to see him injured. He later recounted how a gun had been pointed at him during the fracas.
Conclusion
The 2022 presidential election was one of Kenya’s most tense moments. Mary Wanyonyi’s story highlights the dangers and pressures her husband faced while serving as IEBC chairman.
Terror at Bomas- Chebukati’s Wife Reveals How 2022 Election Night Turned into a Nightmare
