Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is a man under siege as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigates suspected theft of public funds.
Barchok was arrested by EACC officers in Bomet before being escorted to the South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.
In a statement, EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud said the Commission conducted a successful operation targeting the governor, eight senior county officials, and two contractors under investigation for conflict of interest and the fraudulent payment of Sh1.4 billion to suppliers and contractors who are senior employees of the Bomet County Government.
The payments, according to the commission, were made for works and services not rendered. "The operation, which was undertaken in various premises linked to the suspects in Nairobi and Bomet Counties under court orders, yielded crucial evidentiary material that will aid in the finalisation of the ongoing investigation," stated Mohamud.
