Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has been charged with seven criminal counts, including conflict of interest and money laundering, related to alleged irregular payments for county government contracts. The charges stem from the acquisition of an indirect private interest amounting to Ksh.2 million.

• Ksh.2 million unlawfully acquired by Governor Barchok between November 14, 2019, and March 10, 2021.
• Main entities involved are Governor Hillary Barchok, Chemasus Construction Limited, and its Director, Evans Kipkoech Korir.
• The payments were linked to contracts for road maintenance and grader hire awarded by the County Government of Bomet.