The controversy surrounding Rachel Chebukati, daughter of former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati, has left many questioning what really transpired at Karen Country Club on the night of May 18, 2024. Why was she suspended? Was she a victim or the aggressor? Here’s a breakdown of the dramatic events that led to her expulsion from the prestigious club.
On the evening of May 18, 2024, Rachel Chebukati was at the sports bar of Karen Country Club when she encountered two other club members. According to her, the situation quickly turned hostile as the two allegedly attacked her without provocation.
Her lawyer, Peter Wanyama, claims that the two were intoxicated and violently assaulted her and her guest. In his court submission, he stated: “They brutally attacked the petitioner, occasioning actual bodily harm. The attackers appeared intoxicated.”
Ms. Chebukati alleges that despite seeking help from club security, she was ignored and later thrown out in a humiliating manner.
According to court documents, the situation escalated when Rachel was grabbed by the neck, strangled, thrown to the ground, and kicked repeatedly. She reportedly suffered injuries on her cheek, hands, knee, and leg.
Wanyama further claimed that Rachel experienced dizziness and headaches for a whole month due to the attack. She was eventually rescued when she sought help from the police.
Despite her claims of being the victim, Karen Country Club summoned her for a disciplinary hearing on June 26, 2024. However, she was unavailable due to a prior commitment with the Attorney General’s office.
The club later expelled her, a decision she says was unfair and an attempt to protect the real aggressors. She also alleges that one of the attackers had told her she would be kicked out because of her father’s prominence.
Feeling victimized, Rachel Chebukati has now taken the matter to the High Court, seeking to: Have her expulsion overturned, stop the club from kicking her out without due process and get compensation for alleged discrimination and unfair treatment.
By Kenyans