Governor Barchok Released on Tough Terms – Here’s What He Can’t Do
Barchok was charged with seven criminal counts ranging from conflict of interest to money laundering...
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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.
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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.
