The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Bomet Governor Hillary Kipng’eno Barchok and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati, together with several associates, to appear for arraignment over corruption-related charges.
They are expected to present themselves at the EACC’s Integrity Centre on Monday, September 1, 2025.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud confirmed in a statement that the commission received consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on August 29, 2025, to proceed with charges against the two leaders and others.
According to the EACC, Governor Barchok faces prosecution over an alleged conflict of interest alongside Evans Kipkoech Korir, a director of Chemasus Construction Limited.
In Bungoma, former Governor Wangamati and 11 others are set to face proceedings relating to alleged irregular use of public funds through companies linked to Skyman Freighters Ltd, Nabwala Construction Limited, Fastect Suppliers Ltd, and other firms.
Among those listed are Michael Simiyu Wangamati, Nicholas Wangamati, Edward Barasa Wangamati, and Edward Maaya Makhanu, identified as directors in some of the companies under inquiry.
Other individuals summoned include Sandra Soita Nasambu, Wafula Wakoli Chesititi, Bramwel Mukewe Wafula, Juma Swaleh Juma, Jimmy Wekesa Barasa, Christopher Masika Makokha, and Joseph Wanyonyi Khaemba.
They are alleged to have links to firms cited in EACC investigations into transactions with the Bungoma County Government during Wangamati’s administration.
“The above-named suspects are hereby directed to present themselves at the EACC Headquarters, Integrity Centre, on Monday, 1st September 2025, at 8:00 a.m. for processing and arraignment,” reads the summons signed by Mohamud.
The summons follows months of investigations into procurement processes, conflict of interest claims, and suspected misuse of public funds.
The DPP confirmed approval of the charges in a statement issued on August 29.
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