Wafula Chebukati, the former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson has caused a buzz on social media after maintaining a low profile for months
Chebukati who left office in January after a dramatic and hotly-contested election that left the commission deeply divided posted a rare photo of himself smiling.
The 61-year-old is seen smiling with his father in the photo that was shared on X platform, formerly Twitter.
The photo had the caption that read: “Laughter transcends generations.”
The photo went viral with netizens weighing in on the photo of a popular man whose smile remains rare, at least in public photos.
Alluding to the economic situation in the country, some opined that he is the only Kenyan smiling.
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Others noted that for a man whose smile is rarely seen in public, it could portend either good news in the offing for Kenyans or tougher times ahead.
Indeed a spot-check on Chebukati's online footprints reveal little activity with no photo of him smiling.
Wycliffe Nyamasege: First time I'm seeing Chebukati having a hearty laughter/smile. The job at IEBC must have been draining.
Many wished him a happy retirement after playing his part in ushering in a new government in an election that was characterised by drama.
"Enjoy your retirement Chairman of Chairmen," quipped one user on X.
@buchejoseph:Happy to see both of you smiling.
Recently, the former IEBC Chairman had other reasons to smile after his wife was appointed to government.
Chebukati sent a heartfelt message to his wife, Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati, after she was sworn in as the chairperson of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) by Chief Justice Martha Koome.