EACC summons Governors Barchok, Wangamati and 12 others over graft
The summonses form part of EACC’s intensified anti-graft campaign aimed at holding both current and former officials accountable for alleged misappropriation of public funds.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, along with their associates, to face charges of conflict of interest and embezzlement of public funds.
The move comes after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) granted consent to prosecute the high-profile officials, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud confirmed on Friday.
The governors are required to appear at the commission’s headquarters, Integrity Centre in Nairobi, on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 8 am for processing and arraignment.
“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission hereby directs the suspects to present themselves at the EACC Headquarters at Integrity Centre on Monday, 1st September 2025 at 0800 am for processing and arraignment,” Mohamud said.
Investigations into Barchok indicate an alleged conflict of interest involving his dealings with Chemasus Construction Limited, a company linked to his associate Evans Kipkoech Korir, who serves as a director at the firm.
In Bungoma, Wangamati faces accusations of managing a network of companies allegedly used to divert public funds during his tenure. Many of these firms are reportedly connected to his family members and close associates.
The companies named in the probe include Skyman Freighters Ltd, Nabwala Construction Ltd, Fastec Suppliers Ltd, Kelco Builders, Mundesi Contractors Ltd, Nabweso Builders Ltd, Valeria Construction Ltd, Calisilanic Building & Co. Contractors Ltd, and Nasikhub Civil Contractors Ltd.
Those summoned alongside Wangamati include his relatives Michael Simiyu Wangamati, Nicholas Wangamati, and Edward Barasa Wangamati.
Several associates are also listed, among them Edward Maaya Makhanu, Sandra Soita Nasambu, Wafula Wakoli Chesititi, Bramwel Mukewe Wafula, Juma Swaleh Juma, Jimmy Wekesa Barasa, Christopher Masika Makokha, and Joseph Wanyonyi Khaemba.
The summonses form part of EACC’s intensified anti-graft campaign aimed at holding both current and former officials accountable for alleged misappropriation of public funds.
