Speaking during her mother's burial on Saturday, July 16, Mary Chebukati, the wife to the IEBC chair, noted that his family sees him on TV more that they interact with him. She further noted that her husband was more concerned on following the law and asked Kenyans to pray for him as the election day draws closer. IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati addresses 2022 presidential aspirants at a pre-candidate registration meeting at theBomas of Kenya on Monday, May 23, 2022 IEBC"We see him on TV more than we see him at home because of his job. Even now, I thank him for setting aside his national duties to come and mourn with us," she noted. Chebukati, however, maintained that IEBC is not answerable to any individuals and is managed as an independent entity.

Source: Daily Nation July 17, 2022 12:49 UTC