'Thank you President William Ruto... I feel proud!' IEBC chair Chebukati says

In his speech after being sworn into office, President Ruto hailed the electoral commission for what he termed as "stewarding a transparent and credible election, whose result faithfully reflected the democratic will of the Kenyan people."

Dr. Ruto went on to state that the Chebukati-led IEBC commission had raised the bar of integrity and set a new standard in public service.

"Allow me to single out the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for special commendation 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 the integrity of our public officials and institutions," he said.

The president also singled out Chebukati for special mention, saying he had resisted "bribery, intimidation and blackmail" and chosen to do the right thing.

"It is appropriate to single out for special mention the chair of IEBC Wafula Chebukati for standing firm, resisting bribery, resisting intimidation and resisting blackmail and doing the right thing," said Ruto.

On his part, Chebukati took to social media stating: "On behalf of IEBC and myself, I wish to thank H.E. President William Ruto 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 towards strengthening democracy in Kenya. God bless."

Chebukati gave credit to his fellow commissioners Abdi Guliye, Boya Molu and IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan for the commission's performance during the election.

"Special thanks to Commissioners Prof. Abdi Guliye & Boya Molu, 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 said.