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Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok arrested

Rift Valley

By Julius Chepkwony and Betty Njeru | Feb 06, 2025

**Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok at Bunge Towers, Nairobi.** [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has this morning arrested Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok, over allegations of theft of public funds and conflict of interest.

EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed the arrest, saying Barchok was taken into custody as part of an ongoing operation targeting various premises linked to him.

“Yes, Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is in the custody of EACC detectives in Bomet County, facilitating an operation that began this morning,” Ngumbi told The Standard.

Barchok is expected to record a statement at the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.

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