Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati spent the night in police custody after presenting themselves to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) offices in Nairobi following summons to answer to corruption-related charges.
The two, who are facing separate charges, are expected to be arraigned today alongside several co-accused persons.
In a statement issued on Friday, the EACC said it had received approval from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to charge the two over conflict of interest and embezzlement of public funds. "The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission hereby directs the above-named suspects to present themselves at the EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 8am for processing and arraignment," EACC stated.
According to the DPP, Barchok faces charges of conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public property.
