Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok was released on Ksh5 million cash bail after pleading not guilty to corruption-related charges at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court. He faces seven counts, including conflict of interest and money laundering, linked to alleged irregular payments for county government contracts.

• Bail terms set by Magistrate Zipporah Gichana were Ksh15 million bond or Ksh5 million cash bail.
• Barchok is prohibited from contacting witnesses, speaking publicly about the case, and leaving Kenya without court approval.
• The charges stem from payments to a construction company allegedly connected to Barchok between November 14, 2019, and March 10, 2021.
• Co-accused individuals were also granted bail on similar terms, and all must surrender their passports within seven days.
• Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati was also released on bail in a similar graft case.