JUST IN: KES 1.45 Billion Bomet Corruption Scandal: Governor Barchok Arrested as EACC Seizes Evidence
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok and eight senior county officials over allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds. The probe centers on the fraudulent payment of KES 1,451,882,576 to suppliers and contractors who are also county employees. According to EACC, the payments were made for services and projects that were never delivered. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, EACC officers conducted a coordinated operation in Nairobi and Bomet counties, targeting properties linked to the suspects. Acting on court orders, the anti-corruption watchdog seized crucial evidence to support
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