Bomet Senator Grills Governor Over Alleged Mismanagement of County Funds
Bomet County leaders were under intense scrutiny on Tuesday as Senator Wakili Hillary K. Sigei, CBS, questioned Governor Prof. Hillary Barchok, EGH, over allegations of mismanagement of public funds. The spirited session, held at the county headquarters, focused on accountability, transparency, and the effective utilization of resources meant for development projects. The grilling highlighted growing concerns among residents over delays in service delivery and apparent irregularities in financial management within the county government.
During the proceedings, Senator Sigei raised pointed questions about expenditure on roads, healthcare, education, and other critical services, pressing the Governor to clarify discrepancies in project implementation. He also emphasized the importance of proper oversight, noting that citizens have the right to know how every shilling allocated to the county is spent. Governor Barchok responded to some of the queries, outlining ongoing initiatives and promising enhanced supervision of county departments, but the session exposed gaps in transparency that continue to worry constituents.
The interrogation elicited strong reactions from civic leaders and residents, many of whom echoed the Senator’s concerns about fiscal accountability. Civil society organizations in Bomet have urged both county officials and elected leaders to prioritize service delivery over political posturing, warning that continued mismanagement could erode public trust. Looking ahead, the session has set the stage for tighter scrutiny of county expenditures, with calls for independent audits and citizen participation in monitoring projects to ensure resources are used efficiently and equitably.