The High Court has denied Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok's request to halt his arrest and arraignment over corruption allegations, arguing the case is malicious. This decision comes as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) confirmed it has summoned Governor Barchok and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati for prosecution after consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

• Governor Barchok is accused of a conflict of interest involving Chemasus Construction Limited, linked to his associate Evans Kipkoech Korir.
• Former Bungoma Governor Wangamati faces allegations of siphoning public funds through a network of companies registered under family members and associates, including Skyman Freighters Ltd and Nabwala Construction Ltd.
• Summonses require the suspects to appear at the EACC Headquarters—Integrity Centre, Nairobi on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. for processing and arraignment.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has affirmed its readiness to collaborate with the Presidential Multi-Agency Team on War Against Corruption (MAT-WAC), provided its constitutional independence remains uncompromised.

• EACC’s Director of Legal Services and Asset Recovery, David Too, stated that collaboration is essential for tackling corruption effectively in an affidavit filed in the High Court.
• MAT-WAC, established on August 18, 2025, comprises 11 institutions, including the Executive Office of the President and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
• The High Court temporarily halted MAT-WAC's operations on August 20, following a petition challenging its legality by petitioners including Magare Gikenyi.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking to withdraw Ksh505 million graft charges against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado as part of a plea bargain. This development comes amid questions regarding the full backing of all investigative agencies, as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) clarified it had not signed the deal.

• The plea bargain agreement aims to settle the Ksh505 million graft case, with initial demands from EACC seeking to recover over Ksh1.9 billion.
• Key organizations involved are the ODPP and the EACC, with Obado facing charges for over four years since his arrest in August 2020.
• The court is expected to rule on the plea bargain this Friday, potentially settling charges that include abuse of office and money laundering.