Court Issues Ruling in Ex-Governor Wangamati Case
The former governor is facing corruption allegations that occurred while he was at the helm of the county...
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Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has been released on a bond of Ksh5 million or a cash bail of Ksh1.5 million by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court. He faces graft allegations stemming from an alleged embezzlement of over Ksh70 million involving private companies when he was in office.
- Wangamati was arraigned on charges including conflict of interest and wilful failure to comply with procurement laws.
- The case mention and determination are scheduled for September 18.
- Wangamati, who served from 2017 to 2022, denies all four charges, claiming they are politically motivated.
- Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is also set to face similar graft-related charges before the same magistrate.
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Governors Barchok and Wangamati Arraigned Over Graft Allegations - September 2025
Two governors were arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday over graft allegations. Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok was charged with seven criminal counts, including conflict of interest and money laundering, related to an alleged indirect private interest amounting to Ksh.2 million. He pleaded not guilty and was released on Ksh5 million cash bail. Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati also faced graft allegations stemming from an alleged embezzlement of over Ksh70 million involving private companies. Wangamati was released on a bond of Ksh5 million or a cash bail of Ksh1.5 million. His lawyers have accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula of orchestrating his troubles, claiming the charges are politically motivated.
