Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has been arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Barchok was arrested on Thursday, February 6 morning at his home in Bomet County over theft of public funds and conflict of interest.
The UDA Governor is set to record a statement at EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.
“The operation is part of ongoing investigations into allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds in Bomet County, where the Governor is a suspect,” EACC stated.
Barchok’s arrest comes months after lawmakers from Bomet County called for his arrest over alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in the county.
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“Bomet County is a hub of corruption. For the last three years, nothing has been going on. We want to see heads rolling and action being taken against those engaging in misappropriation of funds,” said Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei.
The Bomet MPs highlighted the mismanagement of various hospitals in the county, which allegedly led to the death of a three-year-old patient, Ruth Chepngeno at Longisa Hospital due to negligence.
Bomet County has been under investigation by EACC since 2024 over alleged fraudulent payments amounting to Sh 1.2 billion.
The money was allegedly paid to companies reportedly owned by unnamed county officials.
The County is also on the spot over improper procurement of road construction equipment worth Sh373 million.
