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Originally published by Citizen DigitalAugust 28, 2025
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Bomet Governor Barchok to face corruption charges as DPP goes after Wamatangi and wife in fresh probe

In a statement on Thursday, August 28, DPP Renson Ingonga listed the names of county officials, governors and contractors facing serious allegations of corruption, violation of procurement laws and mi.....
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved corruption charges against Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, while ordering further investigations into allegations in Kiambu and Marsabit Counties.
- Bomet Governor Barchok and a contractor face charges related to a conflict of interest and unlawful property acquisition through county contracts worth Ksh.2.75 million.
- Former Bungoma Governor Wangamati and his officials are accused of embezzling over Ksh.70 million through tenders.
- Further investigations are directed in Marsabit County for Governor Mohamud Ali regarding the illegal awarding of tenders worth over Ksh.728 million, and in Kiambu County for Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his wife Anne Waruguru concerning tenders awarded to associated companies between FY 2018/2019 and 2021/2022.
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