Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok arrested
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has been arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has been arrested by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok, over allegations of theft of public funds and conflict of interest.
Barchok was arrested on Thursday, February 6 morning at his home in Bomet County over theft of public funds and conflict of interest.
EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed the arrest, saying Barchok was taken into custody as part of an ongoing operation targeting various premises linked to him.
“Yes, Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is in the custody of EACC detectives in Bomet County, facilitating an operation that began this morning,” Ngumbi said.
Barchok is expected to record a statement at the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.
Sources indicate that investigators have been probing a conflict of interest case involving the purchase of road construction equipment worth Sh373 million.
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.
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