Court declines to halt Governor Barchok’s arrest as EACC summons him over graft allegations
The governor, through a certificate of urgency, had petitioned the court to suspend his arrest, charging, and taking of plea. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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EACC Summons Governor Barchok; ODPP Seeks Withdrawal of Charges Against Ex-Governor Obado - September 2025
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok for prosecution over corruption allegations, after receiving consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The High Court denied Governor Barchok's request to halt his arrest and arraignment. In a separate case, 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. However, the EACC clarified that it had not signed the deal. Amid these developments, the 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.
