Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati on Friday, April 11 underwent grilling by officers of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over his alleged involvement in a multi-million tender scandal with links to his businesses.
The ex-governor was on the spot over allegations of theft of public funds when serving as the county boss where he has been accused of illegally awarding road construction tenders to companies owned by him and his brothers. "Following summons by EACC, former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has, today, Friday, April 11, 2025, honoured the summons and appeared before Investigators at the Commission's Western Regional Offices in Bungoma where he is currently recording a statement," EACC stated. "The former Governor is a suspect in an ongoing investigation into allegations theft of public funds in Bungoma County Government through the irregular award of road construction tenders worth Ksh70,205,882 to companies linked to him and his five brothers during Financial Years 2017/18-2021/22," the anti-graft body added.
Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati speaking at Makuma village, Maraka ward, Webuye East constituency on April 30, 2024 Photo Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati Further, EACC noted that investigations conducted on accusations levelled at the former governor could yield criminal charges slapped on him and prosecution by the State. "The outcome of the investigation will inform appropriate action, which may include criminal prosecution of any persons found culpable and recovery of lost public funds," EACC asserted.
In Kenya, the punishment if found guilty of misappropriating public funds through the illegal awarding of tenders attracts monetary penalties and imprisonment.
