The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested Bomet governor Hillary Barchok for allegedly embezzling county funds.
Governor Barchok was arrested on Thursday February 6, 2025 in the morning, as the commission raided his residence.
This was during an ongoing operation that is part of investigations into allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds in Bomet County, in which the Governor is a suspect.
“Yes, it is true that Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is in the custody of EACC detectives in Bomet County facilitating an operation that commenced this morning, targeting various premises associated with him.
“The operation is part of ongoing investigations into allegations of conflict of interest and theft of public funds in Bomet County, where the Governor is a suspect. He will later be escorted to the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru for statement recording,” an EACC official said during an interview with TV47.
Meanwhile, in November 2024, some elected leaders from Bomet had urged the EACC to investigate governor Barchok over alleged misuse of public funds.
